The BA in Art is a 3 year course that provides specialised training for a career as an artist to professional standard. The course is comprised of a general interdisciplinary first year with electives of painting and sculpture for years two and three. Art history, cultural studies and professional practice studies are also part of the course and function to complement the studio programme. The aim of the course is to provide a learning environment for the development of independent creative individuals with the ability to sustain a unique art practice and world view.

You will be able to commence your career as a professional artist, or as an artist’s assistant or studio manager. You will also be able to work in a number of related fields, for example film, photography, theatre, information technology, art handling, exhibition installation, community arts and arts administration. Your art history and cultural studies training will allow you to develop a possible career as an art critic or intellectual. What follow-on study opportunities are available? Graduates of this course will be able to progress to year 4 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art (CW038).You will also be able to pursue further study with Honours Degree programmes and/or graduate studies (MA, MFA) in your chosen discipline or related disciplines, for example teacher training, film studies or digital media in a range of other institutes both at home and abroad.