BA (Hons) Fine Art

The BA Fine Art course at the University of East London offers a dynamic, critical, and interdisciplinary learning creative environment for students wishing to specialize in making contemporary art that will lead to board career paths in the cultural and creative industries.  As part of the unique Visual Arts Cluster, we understand how contemporary art can engage with many disciplines. Our course is taught by practicing artists, curators, cultural directors , and writers; many of whom have international exhibition or publication profiles, experience working with public and private organizations, who share their practice and expertise with the students. The program provides opportunities to engage with external organizations and practicing creatives in our Detour Ahead, Cultural Manoeuvres, Guest Lecture series, and visits.

Foundation Year (If Required)

• Professional Life (Mental Wealth) (Core)
• Art & Design Workshops, Processes & Skills (Core)
• Art & Design Studio Practice & Portfolio (Core)
• Art & Design Specialist Workshops, Processes & Skills (Core)
• Art & Design Specialist Studio Practice & Portfolio (Core)
• Art & Design Contextual Studies (Core)

Year 1

• Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth) (Core)
• Practice 1 (Core)
• Contextual Studies 1 (Core)
• Research into Practice 1 (Core)
• Experimentation and Application 1A (Core)
• Experimentation and Application 1B (Core)

Year 2

• Professional Life 2 (Mental Wealth) (Core)
• Practice 2 (Core)
• Contextual Studies 2 (Core)
• Research into Practice 2 (Core)
• Advanced Experimentation and Applications (Core)
• Advanced Practice (Core)

Year 3

• Professional Life 3 (Mental Wealth) (Core)
• Practice 3 (Core)
• Independent Major Project Part A (Core)
• Independent Major Project Part B (Core)
• Research into Practice 3 – Contemporary (Core)
• Practice in Fine Art (Core)
• Research into Practice 3 – Extended (Optional)
• Research Project (Optional)

Employability

As graduates, you will leave as a confident and well-connected creative. Many of our students win places on postgraduate courses run by RCA and the Royal Academy. Other students set up their own studios or businesses in the creative industries. Students have found work as curators, teachers, and in arts administration.