Leeds College of Art Fine Art

"Doing a Foundation Diploma?

if you’re studying an accredited foundation diploma in art and design, you’ll need a minimum of 260 UCAS tariff points** from that plus your AS and A2 or Extended Diploma results You may add together AS/A2/Extended Diploma and Foundation Diploma tariff points in arriving at 260 points. You’ll also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above)."

"The BA (Hons) in Fine Art involves you in a diverse, lively community of people experimenting, challenging, learning and engaged in the business of being an artist in the contemporary world. This studio-based programme is structured around a system which houses four specialist subject strands in Fine Art to enable you to experience a deeper acquistion and performance of skill in your favoured media."

"DESTINATION CAREERS

Graduates go into a wide variety of careers including independent art practice, community arts, curating and teaching. Some go on to further study at master’s or doctorate level."

"WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

Year One you’ll embark on a common introductory programme with a strong emphasis on drawing, an approach for which the College is renowned. This is an initial period of orientation, induction and familiarisation after which you will confirm your place within a specialist strand and join the community of practice of your choice in semester 2.

Year Two you’ll develop your work in your specialist strand where tutorials and critiques will extend your studio practice. You will enhance your professionalism through specific modules which focus on artists’ strategies and exhibition practice.

Year Three you’ll consolidate your informed and positioned practice working within the specialist studio strand, undertaking tutorials and critiques to mentor you through your final year. You will position yourself as an emerging professional artist, undertaking an agreed project in the form of a public exhibition and an extensive research project."