27Sep
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Develop your creative voice by exploring both traditional and innovative approaches to contemporary art, reflecting the ever-evolving creative industries. This studio-based, practice-led course is perfect for creative individuals keen to develop technical skills, critical thinking and entrepreneurial abilities. It is designed to empower you to build a sustainable and successful career in contemporary art and design.
- Develop practical skills exploring digital and traditional art forms in our spacious studios through diverse studio projects and workshops.
- Cultivate critical thinking skills to confidently navigate and shape your creative career.
- Access specialist workshops, industry-standard software and professional media resources.
- Gain adaptable, creative and professional skills suited to a career in the arts and wider creative industries.
- Develop a portfolio that reflects contemporary practice across traditional and contemporary media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, performance, sculpture and digital media.
- Learn how to sustain a creative career by combining artistic experimentation with research, collaboration, and project management, equipping you with the skills to thrive in the creative industries.
- Benefit from our strong industry links, with opportunities to exhibit work, attend guest lectures and engage with live briefs.
- secured artist residencies with Coventry Biennial
- won the Batsford Prize for Fine Art
- been accepted onto competitive curatorial programmes including the Engine: Curatorial Development Programme by Sam Williams Studio, which offers hands-on experience in public art curation and commissioning, mentorship from industry leaders and paid roles
- been selected for curator traineeships at Eastside Projects, further enhancing their professional development in contemporary art curation.
Modules
This course has a common first year The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. *Year One Modules* Creative Thinking Processes and Materials Professional Contexts Creative Practice *Year Two* Explore: Currency of Connections Experiment: Taking a Chance Exhibit: Going Global Making: Carving Your Path *Sandwich Year* There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. *Final Year* Explore: Future Dialogues and Discourses Experiment: We Need an Intervention Exhibit: Launching Your Practice Making: Launching Your Practice *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment method
This course is assessed using methods that vary by module. These approaches are intended to prepare you for the complex and evolving contexts of professional practice. Assessment methods can include: Artefacts Practical coursework Digital coursework Individual work Group work Presentations Projects Individual assignments The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CCD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | 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
Additional costs/fee information
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 .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB