Fine Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Join an interdisciplinary community of practising artists whose work investigates the present and shapes the future<br/><br/><br/>- Grow your confidence to make art in an inclusive environment which encourages diverse perspectives<br/><br/><br/>- Experiment with materials and processes, taking risks, investigating unfamiliar concepts and testing new ideas<br/><br/><br/>- Collaborate in curating exhibitions, events and screenings and grow your networks locally, nationally and internationally<br/><br/><br/>If you dont meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation year – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.<br/><br/>Studying Fine Art develops the imagination practical and critical skills needed for an ever-changing world. This course will help you develop your individual art practice and build your networks to open up future professional opportunities.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>Based in our bespoke studios, workshops, and digital spaces, you’ll become part of a dynamic and collaborative learning community. Together, you’ll undertake creative adventures, explore possibilities, and challenge conventions. <br/><br/>Through our teaching, we help you unlock your potential to contribute as a creative thinker and doer and apply your knowledge to art practice, culture and society.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- Studio practice <br/><br/><br/>- Workshops <br/><br/><br/>- Technical demonstrations <br/><br/><br/>- Group and individual tutorials <br/><br/><br/>- Creative reviews <br/><br/><br/>- Lectures<br/><br/><br/>- Guest talks <br/><br/><br/>- External visits and field trips <br/><br/><br/>**Key themes**<br/><br/>Throughout the course, you’ll develop your making and thinking skills using a diverse range of creative processes, media and software – and you’ll explore ideas and practices through workshops led by skilled tutors and technicians.<br/><br/>Activities include painting, print, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image, performance and interaction, art writing, site-specific and socially-engaged/participatory work, and other forms of contemporary art practice.<br/><br/>You’ll learn different methods for research, understanding how artists work and think, and how research supports the development of contemporary practice. By collaborating with others, you’ll build confidence in communicating ideas and sharing your work with audiences.<br/><br/>At every step, we’ll help you position your practice in relation to real-world opportunities and challenges, so you can create work for particular contexts and participants through exhibitions, screenings and other live projects with external partners.<br/><br/>**Course support**<br/><br/>We’re a dedicated, qualified, and highly experienced teaching team, with world-leading research and recognised professional creative reputations, who take the time to get to know you. <br/><br/>Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated personal, academic and career development support, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones and online resources to help with planning and structuring your assignments<br/><br/><br/>- Access to office and studio space, expert workshops, freelancing opportunities and a vast business network to tap into<br/><br/><br/>- Industry-specific employability activities and careers support for up to five years after you graduate<br/><br/><br/>The course develops strategies of attention, empathy, imagination, courage and resilience in the face of an uncertain future.<br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>Your course has been designed to embrace real-world challenges and provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to be successful.