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Welcome to the University of Northampton. Fine Art and Fine Art Painting & Drawing. 1.
Welcome to the University of Northampton.Fine Art and Fine Art Painting & Drawing.
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Fine Art and Fine Art Painting & Drawing
Why study at Northampton?
International study trips, typically one European option and one long-haul destination.
Access to comprehensive specialist resources and advanced printmaking facilities with technical instruction and support.
Research into the broader context of contemporary art practices and theoretical debates.
Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
*Modules available subject to staffing and student numbers
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Course overview.
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Independent and group study
• One-to-one supervisions
Entry criteria.
• Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. In addition,we expect applicants to have studied art or a relevant subject at A-Level, BTEC or equivalent. We also accept Foundation Diplomas in Art and Design.
• Applicants are interviewed and are requested to provide a portfolio of their own work in art and design. International students may submit their portfolio electronically. Students with a relevant HND or foundation degree with a suitable profile of achievement may be admitted onto year two or three.
Teaching style
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Learning & Teaching at Waterside.
➢You will study in small interactive group sessions, enhanced by the latest developments in technology.
➢Our Learning Hub, the heart of Waterside Campus combines resources, staff and learning spaces that would traditionally be separate.
➢Waterside has been designed to give you a personalised learning experience, excellent opportunities to develop your academic experience and life skills.
* Valid for 2021/22 entry. For 2020/21 academic year, please refer to our website for the latest information: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/situation-updates/
Stage one
Fine Art
Core modules
• Understanding the Visual
• Introduction to Media Practice
• Extended Studio Practice and Context
• Introduction to Drawing in Fine Art Practice
Fine Art Painting & Drawing
Core modules
• Introduction to Media Practice
• Extended Studio Practice and Context
• Introduction to Drawing
• Understanding the Visual
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Stage two
Fine Art
Core modules
• Professional Studies
• Media Practice 2
• Fine Art Practice 2
• Themes and Issues in Contemporary Art
Fine Art Painting & Drawing
Core modules
• Painting and Drawing
• Professional Studies
• Painting in the Expanded Field
• Painting, Drawing and Printmaking
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Stage three
Fine Art
Core modules
• Practice Exhibition (Fine Art)
• Critical Study
• Professional Practice and Employability
Fine Art Painting & Drawing
Core modules
• Practice Exhibition (Fine Art Painting and Drawing)
• Critical Study
• Professional Practice and Employability
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Integrated Foundation Year
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The Integrated Foundation Year at the University of Northampton is an opportunity for you to successfully study a four-year version of the three-year degree without the standard entry qualifications, whilst gaining critical study skills.
Student work
Student work
Student success
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Arts Collector
Artist
Lecturer
Art TeacherGallery Curator
Artworker
Arts Technician Graphic Designer
Sculptor
Researcher
Designer
Model maker
Careers.
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Personal Tutor.
• You will be allocated a personal tutor at the start of the year
• They are there to help you with every aspect of university life
• They’ll be in touch at various point in the academic year
• You can arrange to meet them at any time
Money Matters.
• A range of scholarships and bursaries to support you
• Financial Guidance Team on hand to help you with any money queries from student loans to financial hardship, and budgeting to loans
Accommodation.
• Halls of Residence on campus, in the town centre and BoughtonGreen Road
• Private Sector Officer to give advice and guidance if you’re looking to go into private sector accommodation
Health.
• Doctor’s surgery on campus
• Counselling and Mental Health Team
• Additional Needs and Disability Support (ASSIST)
• Residential Life Team are there to support and advise students living in halls
Support.
We are here for you.
