Art and Design BA (Hons) Visual Arts
What’s it about?
Visual Arts is a distinctive, contemporary, fine art programme promoting an informed reflective practice where theory integrates with practice. It is media independent – you are free to specialise in any medium or move between and/or combine media of their choice.
Every student will have a unique experience of the programme as you are encouraged to take responsibility for personal learning within a supportive environment.
All arts practice is strongly driven by the philosophical, environmental and social contexts that surround its making and emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a broad range of skills. These enable the visual artist to respond to, and interact with, the complexity of these contexts.
You will be the next generation of contemporary artists and creative thinkers. Our graduates have proved their relevance and expertise in the arts; many of them are populating artists’ studios throughout the North West and the UK, while others progress into teaching or arts administration.
What will I learn?
Year 1 aims to introduce and extend a range of visual art practices and ideas. It introduces you to the range and fundamentals of the discipline, provides a foundation of knowledge, skills and understanding, places individual practice within a broader context and encourages the exploration of individual paths of study.
Year 2 aims to develop an understanding of the way professional, social, cultural and European contexts affect visual arts practice. You will continue to be free to experiment. It extends the learning acquired in year 1 and encourages the contextualisation of practice, preparing you to work more independently in your final year. It also encourages you to debate future practice in anticipation of a professional life. You will have the opportunity to undertake external live projects or participate in one of a range of study exchanges with institutions in Europe, funded by Socrates. We also run a European study trip at this level.
Your final year aims to develop an individual, reflective and informed approach to visual arts through the establishment of personal practice that is supported by appropriate theoretical discourse. The overriding emphasis is on self-direction and the maturing of a personal practice which will be sustainable beyond the programme. Preparing for professional life is high on the agenda.
The theory element of the programme progresses strategically from survey modules on the History of Ideas and Modernism in year 1 through Post- modernism in year 2 and to more open student-led debates on the nature and content of contemporary practices in year 3.
Modules include: • Visual Research • Methods and Materials • Introduction to Modernism • Meaning Representation and Image • Studio Practice
How will I learn? You will develop practical skills through studio and project work, which is supported by lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as critiques. The programme includes visits by art practitioners to enhance the professional nature of your learning.
Can I get work experience? You will have the opportunity to work on real projects in schools, galleries, private companies and studios. We encourage and support you in developing this vital practical experience.
There is also the option to study overseas in France, Portugal, Spain and Italy. Teaching is in English and all EU exchanges are supported by an Erasmus grant.
Where can I get a job?
You may choose to work as an art practitioner within the creative industries. Our previous graduates have gone into teaching, arts administration, art therapy and arts in regeneration. Some have set up their own studios and have hosted internationally acclaimed exhibitions.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• Study contemporary fine art in a media-independent manner
• Critical reflection and debate is informed by theoretical input
• Examination of the professional frameworks associated with arts practice
Typical entry requirements 200 UCAS points
Specific requirements: A2 in an Art and Design subject, minimum 2Cs, excluding General Studies
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time Four years full-time with International Foundation Year
Average teaching contact time: Contact hours are variable depending on the nature and type of module being delivered – can average between 12 and 18 hours per teaching week
Assessment: Through coursework. Your final degree classification will be based on your work in years 2 and 3
Programme code/s: W100 W100I with IFY
Employment and/or further study
77% of Art and Design graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from Course Enquiries Service +44 (0)161 295 4545
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
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