Fine Art (Digital Media, Drawing and Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture)

This course will help you to find your own identity as an artist through the development of core skills and practical techniques.

The course is focused on making and critical thinking, and you can concentrate on a single discipline or work across a number of disciplines and media. Your practical work will support a growing critical and contextual understanding of the theory of art and culture.

Taught by practicing artists of international standing, our academic staff exhibit and publish nationally and internationally. In 2015 Fine Art lecturer Graham Fagen represented Scotland at the Venice Biennale (one of the most prestigious cultural exhibitions in the world).

Using our large studios, you can explore drawing, painting, time-based art, digital media, sculpture, print, photography, video, sound, performance, installation, and artists' books.

You will also have access to all our world-class workshops, where you can experiment with whichever materials you require, including:


- plaster / bronze / resin casting


- woodworking


- the presentation of artworks


- methods and materials of painting and painting surfaces


- screen-printing


- lithography


- etching


- wood block


- 3D printing


- interactive programming


- ceramics


- dedicated edit suites


- sound rooms


- green screen film studio


- digital and analogue darkroom photography


You will have the opportunity to take part in exchanges with partner institutions across the world.

At the University of Dundee, you'll study in a welcoming city on Scotland's east coast, known for its history, culture, and vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars.

Dundee was named the best place to live in Scotland for under 35s (The Times 2026). Many students find living costs lower than in other UK cities, while excellent road and rail links make travelling easy.

Since 1881, the University has been transforming lives and is recognised globally for strengths in life sciences, medicine, dentistry and engineering.

Student Services provide support throughout your studies, from academic guidance to wellbeing advice.

You'll graduate career-ready from a university ranked 2nd in Scotland for graduate prospects (The Guardian 2026).

With over 150 clubs and societies, from mountaineering to musicals, there's something for everyone.

All student accommodation is self-catered, with furnished en-suite single rooms. New full-time undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation for their first year (T&Cs apply).