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Dearne Valley College Courses Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fine and Applied Art

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fine and Applied Art

This stimulating, hands-on course comprises of practical workshops, lectures and gallery visits. The programme supports the development of your studio practice within fine art, craft, ceramics or textiles, with the option to specialise or work across disciplines. Emphasis is placed upon creative experimentation with a variety of media and the development of individual ideas and approaches.

We provide smaller study groups with training from industry professionals in industry settings. Specialist facilities in screen printing, ceramics, 3D design and fine art will allow you explore a wide range of techniques and processes within the dedicated studio space to develop your practice.

Our connections will allow you to gain the latest skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the art and design industry.

You will be supported by staff who are experts in their field and encouraged to develop a resourceful and independent approach that will prepare you for artistic practice in the real world.

Year 1

  • Visual Communication
  • Studio Practice: Ceramics
  • Contextual and Cultural Practice 1
  • Studio Practice: Textiles
  • Studio Practice: 3D Materials Exploration
  • Studio Practice: Fine Art
Year 2
  • Specialist Practice 1
  • Contextual and Cultural Practice 2
  • Studio Practice: Live Brief
  • Specialist Practice 2
  • Professional Practice 1
Year 3
  • Extended Practice 1
  • Dissertation
  • Extended Practice 2
  • Professional Practice 2

  • A relevant Level 3 qualification
  • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
  • A portfolio of artwork

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could go into employment as a Fine Artist, Textiles Designer, Ceramicist, Community Arts Worker, Art Teacher* or Art Therapist*

*would require further study and additional qualifications.

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Jacob Hunter FLEX student
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