11May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video and lens-based media and printmaking, and then take the opportunity to specialise, combine areas or to remain broad-based with this open, creative degree. You will: Be able to develop as a creative independent artist with opportunities to take on commissions, showcase your work in exhibitions and enter competitions. Develop your own unique visual art practice and learn how to creatively use skills and choose materials to express your ideas. Enjoy professional studio space set within a traditional Art School environment, allowing you to test out ideas through making study in small groups allowing for individual support. Benefit from strong links with a range of galleries and other exhibition spaces in Wales and the rest of the UK. Have opportunities to study abroad or take part in projects with an international dimension. Be encouraged to exhibit your work. Gain knowledge from high profile visiting artists. *study a course that is rated 2nd in Wales in the Fine Art subject league table in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) The first year of the programme initially provides the opportunity to explore a variety of specialist activities offered within Fine Art as a broad based first year experience. You will examine how artists process ideas through a combination of making and critical evaluation while learning to relate your experiences to those of other artists. MODULES: Contextual Studies 1 Creative Futures 1 Introductory Subject Studies (Fine Art) Principles and Processes (Fine Art) Ideas and Concepts (Fine Art) Media and Techniques (Fine Art) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) In this year, modules enable students to consolidate and extend their learning with more advanced techniques and processes that challenge them to experiment with a variety of media and methods of communication. You have the opportunity to explore the areas of Fine Art practice you are most interested in within workshops led by a skilled practitioners working within the field. Having developed an awareness of what is possible, you may then choose to specialise in an established area of practice such as drawing, painting, video, digital media, sculpture or printmaking or to adopt an interdisciplinary approach. MODULES: Contextual Studies 2 Creative Futures 2 Extended Practice (Fine Art) Practice in Context (Fine Art) Specialist Study (Fine Art) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) The final year modules require more critical, analytical and lengthier negotiated studies where students can determine their own career path and have the opportunity to negotiate a year plan which places them with more responsibility over what projects they undertake. This is closely monitored through regular critiques, seminars and tutorials. MODULES: Contextual Studies 3 Creative Futures 3 Negotiated Study 1 (Fine Art) Negotiated Study 2 (Fine Art) The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. Most modules are taught predominantly through a combination of studio instruction and guided self-initiated work. Levels of taught contact are generous and are between 16 hours per week in level 4, 14 hours per week in level 5 and 12 hours per week in level 6. The staff team hold mid-semester assessment monitoring meetings to discuss student progress across programmes, consider how best to support their progress, share good practice, identify problems and take any remedial action that may be necessary before summative assessments. These monitoring meetings also ensure parity and equivalence of assessment across the programmes.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
25Jan
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:
- W000
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
A level - CDD - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
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
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW