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.

About the courseCourse Code: 8N64 Full time: 2 years Part time: 3 years Location: Quarry Hill and Mabgate Campus

WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include a top-up degree or relevant employment.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE: • Freelance Artist • Art Collective • Art Academic • Art Entrepreneur • Gallery Owner

Apply via UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450. This foundation degree contextualises your practice within the 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 campaigns, as well as working with the public and understanding the changing art landscape. You will also learn how to refi ne your professional practice and tell stories using artwork as a visual communication channel. You will exhibit your work from the very start, using our fantastic industry links to showcase pieces across three annual public exhibitions within the Leeds art scene. You can also access your own studio space at Quarry Hill Campus, located right in the heart of Leeds’ Cultural Quarter. Modules may include: Year 1 (Level 4) • Drawing Techniques • 3D Techniques • Digital Techniques • Commercial Practice • Creative Professional • Art in Context Year 2 (Level 5) • Collaboration • Critical Practice • Extended Project • Contemporary Issues in Art • Art Event

Top-up Degree (validated by The Open University)

See your future in full colour with the BA (Hons) Art Top-Up Degree. Delivered from studio space in the creative quarter of Leeds city centre, it off ers a supportive and creative environment to explore and develop your artistic style.

About the courseCourse Code: W7Y8 Full time: 1 year Location: Quarry Hill Campus and Mabgate Campus

WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include an MA degree or a career in curation, arts administration or, a practising artist.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Artist • Freelance Creative • Arts Administrator • Creative Project Management The top-up degree puts your creativity at the forefront, providing you with the opportunity to nurture a strong and coherent art practice. It off ers multiple opportunities for self-promotion including: public exhibitions; working with gallerists and curators; self-promotion; and collaborating with other artists, designers and makers. The course is driven by the reality of being an artist in the real world; therefore it is designed to off er industry opportunities. The content has been developed with local galleries, art organisations and freelancers. You will develop your creative skills through technical supervision, critical questioning and individual agency, consolidating your creative identity with an increased understanding of social, cultural and theoretical art debates and infl uences. You will also prepare for life as an artist following graduation, receiving plenty of time with tutors to discuss your practice, ideas and creativity across a range of course modules. Modules may include: • Ideas and Concepts • Major Creative Project • Collaboration Project • Contextualising Practice • Portfolio Review

Apply via UCAS using institution code L21.