Course Modules

This module explores the importance of revolution, the sublime, the gothic, landscape and imagination as motive forces in the making of art and culture. By examining the notion that Classicism and Romanticism are opposites, as the reaction of many 19th […]

This module relates theories of postmodernism to contemporary arts practice. It begins by considering postmodernism’s relationships to both romanticism and modernism, exploring ‘definitions’ of postmodernism and illustrating postmodern features in a range of arts practices. A selection of postmodern term

This module encourages you to establish successful development of a personal artistic vocabulary as being inseparable from critical research into contemporary art practice and the contexts in which it operates. You will be encouraged to experiment with materials, techniques and

In this module, you will experiment with insight and depth and to develop an individual approach to making art that displays an increased technical competence, intellectual activity and awareness of context and content. Understanding of the critical context of practical

In this module, you will focus on the development of skills in painting, printmaking, sculpture and/or textiles, the continued development of the use of materials and processes, and a deepening focus in researching the work of other artists.

In semester two your learning will become vocational; you will develop skills in professional practice in an external setting (of your choosing i.e. school, gallery/museum, healthcare environment or ‘public art’) in order to expand your understanding of how fine art

The Dissertation acts as a culmination of your research over the course of your course. You will explore and research artefacts and concepts in order to produce a critical text displaying coherent personal argument, analysis and expression developed through cumulative

In this optional 3,500 word project, you will explore and research a topic of your own choosing (academic or vocational), researching artists, artefacts and concepts in order to produce a self-directed critical text displaying coherent personal argument, analysis and expression

This module is for full-time students and it focuses on the development of practical work leading towards the final Degree Show (public exhibition), and the planning, selection and production processes involved in the Degree Show itself. You will build on

This module is for part-time students only and it requires the production and presentation of a sustained body of work leading towards the final Degree Show (public exhibition), and the planning, selection and production processes involved in the Degree Show