Fine Art BA (Hons)

This course focuses on fine art, aiming to help you to develop into an independent, creative practitioner. Fine Art BA(Hons) gives you the ability to create exciting artworks through the explorations and experimentations, in both ideas and materials. <br/><br/>As a broad introduction to concepts, contexts, techniques, and technologies, you’ll be encouraged to draw upon existing knowledge to establish the frameworks within which to operate as a creative practitioner. You’ll do this through the exploration of painting, drawing, installation, film, photography, and digital art. <br/><br/>On this flexible Fine Art degree course, you’ll be taught by tutors who are practising artists and you’ll be able to develop the techniques and skill required to pursue a post-university interest or career in a host of roles. <br/><br/>**Why Study Fine Art BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>Art at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Learning Resources, too, scoring 88%, based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey 2023. <br/><br/>Learn to present, evaluate, curate, and interpret fine art practices. You’ll also engage with a range of inspiring guest speakers and take part in live sessions from professionals within your chosen field. Use our links with industry and professional practitioners to gain the opportunity to take part in live projects, national competitions, awards, and exhibitions. <br/><br/>On the course, you’ll work in a lively and dynamic studio environment, where you’ll be encouraged to develop your creative and conceptual thinking. You could also gain valuable professional experience by undertaking a work placement or applying for the Enterprise Placement Year to start your own small business. <br/><br/>Study Fine Art and you’ll be better prepared for a potentially rewarding career ahead as a contemporary fine artist. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.