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Fine Art Practice at MidKent College (Inc Medway School of Arts) - UCAS

Course summary

This is a two-year, full-time, Foundation Degree course, which upon successful completion allows you to apply for a third ‘top-up’ year and convert into a BA (Hons) Degree. This qualification is validated and awarded by the University of Kent. This is a highly practical course where students are introduced to a range of materials, technologies and tools associated with Fine Art Practice. Workshop-based projects have an experimental agenda where students learn to recognise the potential and interactive relationship between materials, media and processes, and between ideas and issues in order to develop their skills in visual communication. In year one you will build a broad skill set before specialising in year two. Contextual / Critical Studies will underpin your practical learning to ensure you are aware of contemporary practice and have the skills to critically analyse and evaluate your own work and the work of others. Work based learning is central to the programme to ensure you have the opportunity to network with practising artists and designers, and work on live projects and gain industry work experience.

Modules

In year one your will study 6 modules at Level 4 totalling 120 credits: Visual Recording & Communication (15 credits) Digital Applications (15 credits) Contextual Research & Referencing (15 credits) Work Based Learning: Professional Engagement (15 credits) 2D Processes (30 credits) 3D Processes (30 credits) In year two you will study 4 modules which will provide you with a further 120 credits at Level 5: Developing Fine Art Practice (30 credits) Professional Practice and Work Based Placement (30 credits) Critical Studies (30 credits) Exhibition and Professional Portfolio (30 credits)

Assessment method

Assessment will be through a submission of a sketchbooks / portfolio of practical experiments, reflective journals, essays, and presentations evaluating the research undertaken and how it enabled students to reach conclusions.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
M142
Institution code:
M76
Campus name:
Medway School of Arts
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In addition, you should hold a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 4 / C or above, including English and Maths. Mature learners (over 21 at start of the programme) without formal qualifications as stipulated above are welcome to apply and will be assessed for suitability for the programme on the knowledge and skills demonstrated in their portfolio and may be required to complete a written task. Applicants with alternative qualifications are welcome to apply.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Portfolio


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6000 Year 1
Scotland £6000 Year 1
Wales £6000 Year 1

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

The course will cost £6,000 per year and can be financed through an undergraduate student loan via Student Finance England Get undergraduate student finance: step by step - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Fine Art Practice at MidKent College (Inc Medway School of Arts) - UCAS