29Apr
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Goldsmiths, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Why study BA Fine Art at Goldsmiths Study the practice and theory of fine art in a dynamic, critical and international context.
- Goldsmiths' Department of Art has a longstanding, worldwide reputation for excellence
- You will have your own studio space from day one, with access to excellent technical facilities, across a broad range of media
- You will employ your analytical capabilities to develop your own studio practice, in combination with a course of critical studies lectures and seminars
- You will be taught by a team of artists, curators and writers, who will help you develop ideas, focus your research, and respond to a range of influences
- You will meet visiting artists and guest speakers, who will provide additional perspectives drawn from a diverse and international context
Modules
The programme has two elements that inform each other: Studio practice (75% of the course) Critical studies (25% of the course) Studio practice We do not set projects. Emphasis is on the development of your own interests and ideas through individual research and experimentation. This is supported by regular discussions with personal tutors, other tutors from the programme, and visiting artists. You will make work with access to your own studio 7 days a week. Studios are organised to enable a mix of year groups and disciplines, so you will be studying alongside students from all years, working in a wide variety of media, including: Drawing Painting Textiles Printmaking Sculpture Ceramics Photography Moving Image Sound Installation Writing Performance Studio teaching is supported by the Art Practice Areas, open Monday to Friday, to introduce you to the materials, skills and techniques relevant to the development of your work. Critical studies (25% of the course) Critical Studies engages and extends your critical skills, enabling you to discuss, analyse and write about contemporary art. We encourage individual research relevant to your studio practice. The lecture and seminar series in Year 1 offer a space to explore and examine the historical and critical context in which art is made, seen and understood. You will choose two optional seminars in Year 2. These seminars enable you to expand your critical knowledge of contemporary art, focusing on key debates and practices where written work can be explored and developed. Tutorials will guide your essay writing in Years 1 and 2 and will support the completion of your dissertation in Year 3. All staff on the programme support your development and creativity and help you acquire independent learning skills. This approach requires you to be committed, to thrive on constructive criticism exchanged between staff and students, and to participate in discussing your own work and that of others. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
Studio practice coursework is continuously assessed through individual tutorials and group seminars and crits. This is complemented by studio presentations at Year 1, viva voce at Year 2, and a final exhibition at Year 3. Critical Studies is assessed through essays (Years 1 and 2) and a dissertation (Year 3).
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- W190
- Institution code:
- G56
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - EEE - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - PPP
Please note, students applying directly or recently from A-Levels who have not completed an Art and Design Foundation or BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design will not be eligible for this programme. Mature students without formal qualifications who have relevant experience are also welcomed.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
After submitting your application you'll be asked to upload a portfolio and essay online. If selected for interview, you'll be asked to bring along a portfolio of recent work.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 |
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
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
To find out more about fees and funding, please check our undergraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/fees-funding/
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW