Fine Art BA (Hons)

Build your confidence in fine art practice and develop a range of transferable professional skills to support your future in the creative industries and beyond.<br/><br/><strong>Why study fine art?</strong><br/>Art generates powerful platforms for debate. Artists make new ideas visible and play important roles in society as cultural commentators, teachers and activists. Fine Art at UWE Bristol opens doors to a wide range of careers within the global landscape of the creative industries.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>BA(Hons) Fine Art is based at Spike Island, an internationally renowned contemporary art venue in the heart of Bristol. This is part of UWE Bristols City Campus, along with Bower Ashton Studios, which house exceptional making facilities and resources. Here, youll join a vibrant arts and cultural community thatll challenge and inspire you.<br/><br/>This multi-disciplinary course offers a collaborative environment, modern facilities, supportive workshop instruction, critical discussion and expert input. Studying here will allow you to develop your practice in areas such as painting, sculpture, installation, performance, film and digital media.<br/><br/>Tailoring the course towards your particular interests and ideas, youll have the chance to work in any medium during your studies, develop your ideas and shape your own professional journey.<br/><br/>Youll exhibit and showcase your work regularly throughout the course, including in the renowned annual Spike Island Open Studios, when the whole of Spike Island opens to the public.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>Our BA(Hons) Fine Art course is dedicated to fostering your career growth. As a graduate, you could not only become an accomplished artist, but also emerge as a leader, educator or social entrepreneur.<br/><br/>Youll develop skills and strengths that are highly valued by a wide range of employers, making you a desirable graduate. You could find employment in diverse roles across the cultural sector, the creative industries, and beyond.