Art Foundation Degree (validated by Luminate Education Group) Whether you’re a video, sound or installation artist, or a painter or sculptor, you will 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 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 understanding the
Progression may include a top-up
changing art landscape. You will also learn how to refine your professional
degree or relevant employment.
practice and tell stories using artwork as a visual communication channel.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
You will exhibit your work from the very start, using our fantastic industry
• Freelance Artist
the Leeds art scene. You can also access your own studio space at Quarry
• Art Collective
Hill Campus, located right in the heart of Leeds’ Cultural Quarter.
• Art Academic
Modules may include:
• Art Entrepreneur • Gallery Owner
links to showcase pieces across three annual public exhibitions within
Year 1 (Level 4)
Year 2 (Level 5)
• Drawing Techniques
• Collaboration
• 3D Techniques
• Critical Practice
• Digital Techniques
• Extended Project
• Commercial Practice
• Contemporary Issues in Art
• Creative Professional
• Art Event
• Art in Context
Apply via UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450.
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
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