About Fine Art, BA (Hons) - at Newcastle University

Course Overview

This is a practice-based course in contemporary visual art aimed at ambitious, motivated, imaginative individuals.

At a Glance

UCAS Code
W150

UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21

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Degree Awarded
BA Honours

Course Duration
4 Years

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Entry Requirements
A Level: AAB-BBB
IB: 32-35 points

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Opportunities
Study abroad

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You develop and exhibit an exciting body of studio practice and acquire the professional, practical, intellectual and theoretical skills necessary to establish yourself as an artist, for a career in a related field or for postgraduate study.

Our four-year programme allows you the time and space to experiment, to fully develop ambitious ideas, to deepen your knowledge of art history and contemporary art, and to undertake a period of study at one of our partner universities abroad.

Career development is supported through our LifeWorkArt programme, with opportunities to exhibit your work and undertake live projects and placements that will help you gain the professional skills you need to thrive in the contemporary art world.

Highlights of this degree

Quality and ranking

Quality and ranking

The quality of the Fine Art study experience at Newcastle is recognised with an impressive overall student satisfaction score of 92% in the 2016 National Student Survey, ranking us top 20 in the UK.

We are also ranked 1st in the UK for Fine Art in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.

Your study experience

Your study experience

You will be taught by artists, art historians and arts professionals of international standing working at the cutting edge of contemporary art. We have superb studios and workshops and an excellent student-staff ratio.

Studio practice

You will explore, experiment and expand your knowledge and abilities through both study and practical experience in the studio.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your work across a broad range of media, encompassing:

• painting
• sculpture
• print
• photography
• digital media
• film
• video
• sound
• performance
• installation

Art history modules

We offer an inspiring selection of art historical and theoretical modules, with a lively programme of lectures, seminars and study trips

Workshops and lectures

You will enjoy a dynamic programme of workshops, weekly lectures and seminars from artists, critics, curators, historians and art professionals, to ensure you develop a broad perspective on art

Local galleries

The Fine Art Building is housed in the same building as one of the region's leading public art galleries, the outstanding Hatton Gallery, showing permanent and touring collections.

You will also benefit from the city's vibrant arts culture, fuelled by the world-class art galleries on your doorstep, including BALTIC, the largest art gallery of its kind in the world.

Professional development (LifeWorkArt)

Professional development (LifeWorkArt)

Research and practice-informed teaching plays an important role at Newcastle. You will benefit from tuition from a very wide range of experienced practitioners, who exhibit and publish both nationally and internationally.

Our professional development programme, LifeWorkArt is integrated at each Stage. This is run in collaboration with many local and national arts organisations and galleries and prepares you for professional art practice through projects such as:

• organising exhibitions
• attending field trips
• undertaking a gallery placement
• preparing a public art project

Study abroad

Study abroad

There are regular study abroad trips, supporting both the art history and studio components of the degree. These are optional and must be self-funded.

Recent trips have been to New York, the Venice Biennale, Madrid, Florence and Berlin. There is a competitive fund to support individual research trips abroad.

UK and EU students may also spend a semester in their third year on a study exchange in Europe through Erasmus or further afield through our Non-EU Exchange Programme. We currently have exchange partners in:

• Bergen
• Bratislava
• Bremen
• Ghent
• Istanbul
• Krakow
• Melbourne
• Munich
• Rotterdam
• Tromso
• Vienna
• Zurich

Facilities and support

As a fine art student, you will be based in our School of Arts and Cultures.

Facilities

Your studio will be in the beautiful Fine Art Building in the University's historic Quadrangle, which includes the Hatton Gallery. You'll benefit from access to:

• purpose-built studios
• exhibition spaces
• fully staffed printmaking, metalwork, woodwork and digital media workshops
• a fully stocked art shop
• a student-run caf

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