Newcastle College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you have a passion for fine art or art and design, this degree will allow you to explore your interests and build the skills you need for a successful career in the industry. Through practical studio sessions, you will become proficient in metal, ceramic, traditional and digital print, lens-based and sewing room skills. You will learn traditional and contemporary practices, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and digital practice. As this art degree focuses on showcasing the work you create, you will be given the opportunity to exhibit throughout your time as a student, and work with industry to develop external exhibition experience. You will have the opportunity to work with industry on live briefs, exhibitions and undertake work placements. Students have previously worked with industry specialists such as the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, Tate Britain and the Hatton Gallery. You will also study a Professional Development module which will enable you to review your employability and transferable skills against industry requirements. You can start your career within industry in roles such as curator, practitioner, art management or art education.
Modules
Year One: • Introduction to Studio Practice • Introduction to Site • Contextual Studies 1 • Digital Practice • Work Related Learning • Academic Study Skills • Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning. Year Two: • Intermedia Studio Practice 1 • Contextual Studies 2 • Professional Development • Studio Practice 2 • Work Based Learning. Year Three: • Preparation for Studio • Development of Practice • Research and Dissemination • Transition • Realisation of Practice.
Assessment method
Students are taught through • Presentations • Seminars • Group work • Lectures • Tutorials • Workshops • Work placements • E-learning • Independent study. Students are assessed through: • Portfolios • Presentations • Essays • Reports • Practicals • 7,000 – 10,000 word dissertation.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W100
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher - CC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants studying Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) are also encouraged to apply.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Once we have reviewed your application you will be asked to submit a digital PDF portfolio with a minimum of 20 images appropriate to Fine Art (images with a combination of developmental work and sketchbook pages as well as finished pieces)
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA