Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Fine Art (Extension degree) BA] From Goldsmiths, University of London

What is Fine Art?

Within a university the term Fine Art describes an area of study in which students make and learn about contemporary art (this means art being made and exhibited today). Fine Art students might create sculpture, painting, video, photography, performance, sound art, installation, drawing, or any other mediums to describe their aesthetic and intellectual ideas. The ideas expressed within the artwork are understood to be as important as the medium which the artist has chosen to use.

Why study BA Fine Art Extension Degree (Hons)Êat Goldsmiths, University of London?

• The degree provides an introductory 'Year 0' that enables you to progress onto the first year of either the BA Fine Art or the BA Fine Art & History of Art degree
• It's a small, friendly programme, and we place an emphasis on one-to-one tuition and teaching in small groupsÊ
• You'll be introduced to a range of technical and conceptual skills that will help you to develop your critical judgment and establish the basics of your future work, and you'll undertake English Language study where necessary
• You'll make and study contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment
• We'll equip you with the skills that will help you develop independent thought and confidence in your practice, as well as transferable skills suitable for employment in the creative industries
• You'll have your own studio space from day one, and will have access to excellent facilities including specialist art practice areas
• All staff on the programme are practising artists, curators and writers, here to respond to the work that you make and to help you understand how it contributes to, and challenges, the critical debates that exist in the study area and beyond
• Many Goldsmiths students go on to become internationally successful artists. Since 1990, former Goldsmiths students have been nominated for the Turner Prize more than 30 times, and have won the prize on 8 occasions.

Careers

Many graduates have continued to be successful, practising artists long after graduating, winning major prizes and exhibiting around the world. The Turner Prize shortlist has consistently included at least one of our former undergraduates. Seven of the prize-winners have studied here: Grenville Davey, Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst, Gillian Wearing, Steve McQueen, Mark Wallinger and Laure Prouvost.The interdisciplinary nature of the programme will enable you to work in a variety of fields (eg media, museums, education, the music business, and academia) and progress to a variety of careers, including:

• practising artist
• art historian
• arts administrator
• gallery curator
• arts journalist
• teacher
• lecturer
• writer
• conservationist
• designer