BA (Hons) Art & Design
Within a contemporary art and design context, this BA course promotes the integration of theory and practice, and helps students to develop analytical, reflexive, and critical approaches to working within increasingly complex social and cultural situations. It is an experimental and innovative course that encourages hybrid approaches, actively reflecting the increasingly open nature of art and design practice in contemporary culture. It pays particular attention to the uses of sculpture and installation, photography, illustration, web design, digital video, sound, craft, and textiles, and encourages students to explore the interaction of art, design and technology.
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Course Content
Level 4 Introduction to Visual Arts Practice module
Using our Field Guide to Art and Design you will work through a range of interdisciplinary projects and workshops that engage you in an open and inventive use of methods and materials to enable you to develop new skills and ways of thinking and identify your own strengths and areas of interest for the future.
Full time and Flexible part-time study option available - September Entry -
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Level 4,5 & 6 Contemporary and Historical Contexts modules
In support of your studio and workshop practice, through lectures, seminars and tutorials this contextual study module is important as it provides you with knowledge and understanding of significant concepts, themes, and methodologies in contemporary art and design needed to contextualise your own practice.
Level 4,5 and 6 Negotiated Practice Modules
Each year you will undertake practical modules in Negotiated Practice. Supported by your personal tutor you will design the content of these modules, writing a short initial proposal outlining the ideas, problems and processes you intend to explore. Students work across the broad spectrum of interdisciplinary Art and Design practice and can explore 2D and 3D design problems, engage in fine art practice, make work in the public realm, develop curatorial ideas, work in digital space or develop collaborative projects.
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Level 5 and 6 Professional Practice
Professional Practice is recognized as a strength of the art and design course. You will work with staff to organize appropriate work placements in your second year and encouraged to keep engaging with the ‘real world’ in the final year. Your portfolio will benefit from regular talks by visiting professionals from a range of disciplines and our additional lecture and tutorial programme provides you with practical advice and skills for employment or self-employment and enable you to make a personalized career plan in preparation for your future after university.
Assessment
You will be required to present work in response to the module learning outcomes. This may take the form of an essay, seminar presentation, a body of practical work or a body of research contextual study. Importantly, you will receive regular feedback on your performance throughout the course.
Graduate Profile:
Nita Walters
“My final year at Birmingham City University Bournville has been both a challenging and enlightening experience.
My sights were originally set upon becoming an art teacher; however, the Professional Practice module opened up many other possibilities within teaching that I may not otherwise have pursued. I now enjoy working in the community as a freelance artist helping students with disabilities to realise their full potential.
With this in mind I may go on to do further study, such as an MA in Art, Health & Well-being, at a later stage in my career development.”
Post Study
Many students continue as professional practitioners, working independently for in groups. Others combine this with further study both at MA level and PGCE (in preparation for teaching) level. Our graduates are equipped for a very rich and diverse range of careers because they are imaginative, independent and creative.
Entry Requirements
A good Portfolio, plus one of the following:
- 280 Tariff Points
- a BTEC ND with five Merits or Distinctions
- a Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design), with Merit or Distinction in the final stage
- an International Baccalaureate with 28 points
- an equivalent qualification or experience
School Website: www.schoolofartbournville.com/
Online showcase of student work from 2009: 38 Degrees
