Art Foundation Degree (validated by Leeds City College) Whether you’re a painter, sculptor or video, sound or installation artist, maximise your creative ability, and learn how to harness your skills in a professional environment, with our Art Foundation Degree.
Course Code: 8N64
About the course
Full-time: 2 years
This foundation degree contextualises your practice within the
Part-time: 3 years Location: Quarry Hill Campus and Mabgate Campus
contemporary art industry. As you progress through our programme, you will hone your skills in the studio and develop your understanding of art, commerce and how the two combine to create a successful career path. There are many opportunities available, including selling your work, visiting exhibitions, collaborating with fellow artists and developing media
WHAT’S NEXT?
campaigns, as well as working with the public and critically understanding
Progression may include a top-up
the changing art landscape. You will also learn how to refine your
degree or relevant employment.
professional practice and tell stories using artwork as a
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
visual communication channel. You will exhibit your work from the very start, using our fantastic industry
• Freelance Artist
links to showcase pieces across three annual public exhibitions within
• Art Collective
the Leeds art scene. You can also access your own studio space at Quarry
• Art Academic
Hill Campus, located right in the heart of Leeds’ Cultural Quarter.
• Art Entrepreneur
Modules may include:
• Gallery Owner
Year 1
Year 2
• 3D
• Art and Commerce
• Art and Design 101
• Audience
• Digital
• Collaboration
• Drawing
• Critical Practice
• Professional Practice
• Extended Project
• Visual Communication Apply via UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450.
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University Centre Leeds Prospectus 2022
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
