Graduate Diploma Fine Art

at University of the Arts London

Unit 1 - Building Practice

This unit is an introduction to your course, the college and the university.
 

• Inductions to relevant learning resources and workshops at Chelsea

• An introduction into the ways in which theoretical material and research can be used in relation to art practice

• A programme of artist talks, lectures and seminars

• Regular tutor group sessions

• Develop an enquiry-based practice which includes making and writing

• Take part in an exhibition

• Draft a piece of critical writing related to your practice

• Be encouraged to challenge your already established practice

• To consider the value of taking risks and experimentation

Unit 2 - Public practice: Development and Realisation

In this unit you will develop your work further. You willproduce a portfolio of work that can be used within a professional context or in order to apply for an MA.
 

• You will make your work public externally and within the college 

• Continue to develop an independent enquiry-based practice

• Document your work including how it becomes public

• Give an enquiry focussed presentation

• Complete a piece of critical writing

• Present work in the college showcase

• Have workshops, tutorials and crits

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
 

• BA (Hons) degree or equivalent academic qualifications

• Evidence of ability in art or design

• Alternative qualifications and experience will also be taken into consideration

• Personal statement

• Portfolio of work

Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, your portfolio of work and personal statement.

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
 

• Related academic or work experience

• The quality of the personal statement

• A strong academic or other professional reference

• A combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit, but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

English language requirements

All classes are taught in English. If English isn't your first language you must provide evidence at enrolment of the following:
 

• IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking

Home fee
£11,550

International fee
£23,610

The course is aimed at preparing students for further study at Masters level or pursuing a career in the field of fine art. This could include art practice, art writing, curation, arts administration, art consultancy, collaborative practice and community arts.