Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), BA (Hons), Fine Art

Year 1: Begin the year by taking part in structured projects; workshops and lectures that introduce a range of ideas and approaches to fine arts practice; students are required to take the 20 credit introduction to visual culture module in the first semester which enables students to question and discuss ideas and begin to understand theoretical issues and historical contexts in relation to their practice; in the second semester students develop self directed projects in their chosen area of study through option modules alongside a mandatory; introduction to research and professional practice module that focuses attention on practice-based research and documentation; towards the end of the first year students choose which degree pathway they want to pursue at levels 2 and 3 and be supported in making this decision through tutorial advice and a series of presentations. Year 2: Students develop and begin to establish their studio practice by testing out and exploring various approaches to ideas and media; with support and guidance from studio tutors students undertake research into relevant traditions; artists' practices; theory and professional practice; throughout the year group critiques; tutorials; exhibiting opportunities and visits to galleries and museums encourages students to discuss their work in progress with their tutors and peers; developing research and professional practice module also provides further awareness of professionalism and the development of key skills and is taught through a series of workshops and lectures; in the second semester students choose from a range of option modules that enable them to further develop their work through self directed or taught areas of study. Year 3: Students continue to develop their studio practice in the context of relevant research; group critiques and tutorials focus on issues arising from work in progress in greater depth and students increasingly expected to consider the presentation of their work towards the final degree show exhibition.