Course Summary

In a suite of dedicated studios and well-equipped workshops, we will provide you with technical expertise, conceptual confidence and industry ‘know-how’. Over three years, you will have the opportunity to become a specialist in this medium – challenging and extending traditional disciplines such as painting, photography, video and sculpture. Choose to explore and create experimental combinations of ideas and processes to create your own hybrid form of art. By the end of your degree course, you will be experienced in organising and curating exhibitions. You will have been helped and encouraged to understand the historical and contemporary context of your practice. You will have the opportunity to develop and establish a well-informed personal visual language that communicates well with contemporary audiences. You will gain initiative, communication skills and a critical faculty that will be invaluable in the creative industries as well as in a wider range of careers.

Course Details - Modules

In your first year (Level Four) you will explore: Two-Dimensional Analogue Practices Time and Lens Based Practices Three-Dimensional Practices Exploring Subject Matter through Drawing and Research Introduction to Personal Practice From Renaissance to Modernism In your second year (Level Five) you will develop: Establishing Personal Practice Situating Personal Practice Professional Studies - Exhibition Theory in Relation to Practice In your third year (Level Six) you will produce: Minor Project Dissertation Professional Practice Final Major Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: W101

Institution code: C71

Campus Name: The Northern School of Art

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

UCAS Tariff points can be made up of a mixture of Level 3 qualifications.

Pass Access to HE Diploma

Pass Foundation Diploma

Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile. If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview. Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate. It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact interviews@northernart.ac.uk

Provider information

University Level Campus
Church Square
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX

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