Britain has a worldwide reputation as a hothouse of inspiring and challenging modern art. Many of our graduates go on to play a part in this vibrant scene: as artists, as assistants to internationally renowned figures such as Damian Hirst, and as experts with major galleries. The course takes a very open approach to discovering what it means to be an artist in the 21st century. Whether you prefer installations or oils, you’ll explore materials, media and processes in our superb NorthLight studios. Through debate, ideas and theory, you’ll shape your own take on art.

Students are encouraged to question their role as artists and how their work is to be understood in the public domain. There is considerable emphasis on the realities of working within the professional environment, supported by teaching staff who bring their direct experience of fine art practice and research to the course. The course team develop strong relationships with the students over the duration of their studies and there is a lasting sense of community beyond graduation. While many students remain in contact after leaving the College (passing on news or requesting advice, references etc) it is the Fine Art Alumni group that strengthens this contact. The links with past students not only enrich the course community but also enable the team to monitor the successes of individual students, which feeds back into course development. Our students have gone on to a broad range of destinations which have included Casting Assistant, Internship at the V&A, Assistant at a Digital Arts Organization, Art Technician, Studio Assistant to Damien Hirst and Ian McKeever, Research Assistant at ArtSway as part of a Knowledge Transfer Catalyst Scheme, awarded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, PGCE study at Goldsmiths College, Intern at White Cube Gallery, Graphic Designer, Fine Art PhD, Founding of Artworks artists studios in Poole, Dorset, exhibiting at Frieze Art Fair. They have also chosen to study Fine Art, Scenography and Gallery Studies at some of the most prestigious Postgraduate centres in the UK and abroad including The Slade School of Art, Wimbledon School of Art, City of Westminster University, Edinburgh School of Art, Central Saint Martins and Oslo National Academy of the Arts.