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WORKSHOP Modules - Semesters 1,2,3

These modules provide the opportunity to learn core making skills for a range of Fine Art practices, and are compulsory for all routes. Using specialist workshop provision taught by specialist tutors over the four modules, students are guided through a choice of recommended pathways which take account of each student’s skill base and aspirations for development.

Over the first three semesters students will choose 4 out of a variety of specialist workshop choices, such as:

• Painting - various techniques including oil paint & mediums, colour theory, stretcher making;
• Sculpture - metalwork (hot & cold), plaster (casting & modeling), ceramics, carving,
• Print - etching, screen printing, colograph, relief printing & mono printing
• Textiles - weaving, embroidery, felt making & dying, heat transfer printing, constructed textiles, etc

Each pathway will be delivered with the same generic criteria, key transferable skills and learning outcomes.

These pathways are designed to provide technical skills and a language of process which will underpin the Studio Practice modules. The emphasis of the learning and teaching is on the acquisition of specific practical skills and their association to Fine Art practice. These modules are progressive only in as much as they contribute to the individual development of skills necessary at level 3. Each pathway module is designed to deliver distinctive techniques that form a relevant pathway for the individual’s requirement and can encompass a breadth of experience.

Teaching on the Workshop modules is varied:

• Group and 1-1 teaching with a specialist tutor, 3 hours per week.
• Regular group crits.
• Assessment is of practical work presented to the tutor, and moderated by the whole module tutor team

EXTERNAL PROJECTS Module - Semester 4     

In the fourth semester Students undertake External Projects - i.e. individual vocational projects with external organisations exploring the public and social applications for fine art.

This module relates the study of Fine Art to the larger community and potential employment opportunities, giving students a chance to explore their skills in a ‘real world’ context. Students can gain experience of a wide range of arts related employment including arts administration and gallery work, commissions, arts in health, residencies and workshops in schools. Local galleries with a national reputation such as Pallant House and Cass Sculpture offer students the chance to work as interns and on their community programme and many students continue to develop this relationship throughout the course and subsequently.
The projects are set up initially by Fine Art staff and students are then supported throughout the process by staff with experience of working in these areas.

Assessment is of practical work presented to the tutor, and moderated by the whole module tutor team.