Fine Art

Choose to specialise in any one of these or broaden your skills in each as you progress through the degree.

Key facts

• Outstanding facilities - study in purpose-built fine art workshops in our art school, a Grade II listed building close to Wrexham town centre
• Opportunities to showcase your work in Oriel Sycharth, a contemporary art gallery at our Wrexham campus

• Strong industry links. Final year students can exhibit their work at regional and national art galleries  Investigate the flexibility and interdisciplinary advantages offered by fine art - learn about processes and ideas from design, illustration and animation and how they fit with fine art
• Opportunity to study abroad through the Erasmus Scheme
• High-profile visiting artists with national and international contacts; Estelle Thompson, Research Professor of Fine Art is a contemporary painter of international standing. There are opportunities to learn from her and other high-profile visiting artists
• Higher quality studio space allows students to test out ideas and learn through a process of installing, re-installing and reconfiguring their work

Meet the student - Sheila Hughes

Meet the student - Amy Ritchie

Course content

BA (Hons) Fine Art

You will develop the ability to adapt creative solutions to new situations, solve problems and manage your time effectively. You will learn to make effective use of a range of techniques and technologies, work with others and develop an awareness of how to communicate with your audience. You will gain experience of the professional working environment through our highly regarded professional development and practice modules. As you become more experienced in techniques, the use of a variety of materials and creative concepts you will be able to take your work in your own individual direction.

BA (Hons) Fine Art modules

Student view

"Studying at Glyndŵr University has helped me to grow and develop significantly as an artist. I have been able to take advantage of the extensive facilties available with the support of the staff, and the arts community which has been developed here is exceptional."

Leanne Gilliam. Student, BA (Hons) Fine Art

Career opportunities

Pursue employment in a range of art-related industries. Opportunities include setting up your own business; running an art gallery; work as an art teacher or as a specialist
arts officer in the public or voluntary sector. Further study opportunities exist at postgraduate level. Transferable communication and presentation skills will make you sought after by employers from other industries.

Assessment

Assessment is continuous and relates to all aspects of the course. Formative assessments take place at the end of assignments and modules. Your work will be reviewed within a supportive working environment and feedback given at regular intervals enabling you to learn from the assessment process prior to the conclusion of a module.

Course duration

Full-time

Three years

Part-time

Five to six years

Entry requirements and applying

The academic requirements for the course are 240 UCAS points. You will also be expected to produce a portfolio of artwork demonstrating your interests and abilities. See information on general entry requirements.

UCAS code: W000

Part time applicants should apply direct

From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.