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Art today is an exciting, controversial and challenging subject open
to people from all walks of life. An education in Fine Art can lead
to a variety of career paths and offer a rich opportunity for personal
development. In parallel with contemporary art practice, the Fine Art course at Plymouth offers a unique opportunity for students to follow their own path through a range of subject areas. We describe ourselves as 'broad-based' which means we are especially supportive of students who wish to work across or between areas, at the cutting edge of art practice. Students can draw upon a range of disciplines including: • Painting • Sculpture (including Textiles/Fibre arts) • Computer, Video & Sound work ('time-based' art) • Photography • Printmaking • Site-based work |
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dedicated and experienced teaching staff
are on hand to advise, support and challenge students throughout the
entire course. Here are some of the key aspects you will be encouraged
to examine: • Personal responses - Yourself / Your experiences / Your world • Content - Looking at the subject of the work • Form - Looking at the formal elements • Process - How the work has been developed and made • Mood - Looking at the communication of moods and feelings • Context - Taking a wider view |
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support, in partnership with studio practice, the development of theoretical
and research skills, empowering our students to place themselves and
their work in the cultural context of today. Students have the opportunity to experience a range of visiting lecturers - people who are directly involved in the arts or engaged in relevant cultural debates such as the nature of consciousness, issues of representation and the use/misuse of genetics. |
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In year 1 students are offered the opportunity to undertake workshops,
learn new skills and try new things. Signposts
- a lecture and seminar program helps to develop analytical and writing
skills. • In year 2 students begin to set their own themes and goals and exhibit in a professionally-managed show at the end of the year. Critical writing is supported by a chosen research group. There are also opportunities to participate in our exchange program in partnership with several european colleges. • In year 3 students work towards a final degree show and thesis, drawing on their experiences and preparing themselves for 'life after college'. |
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