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Immerse yourself in the world of art - in the studio, in Europe and in the lecture theatre.

We believe in pushing the boundaries of creativity, enabling you to explore new ways of making and thinking. Our innovative fine art creative team will support your learning and encourage the pursuit of practice across a dynamic breadth of art forms and media.

Develop your skills and artistic creativity by immersing yourself in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital and time based media, as well as engaging with histories and philosophies of art. You will work in our exciting creative spaces, including a sculpture studio, a printmaking studio, a chemical darkroom and digital suites equipped with Adobe Creative Suite. The focus on the studio will be supported by our lecturers and enhanced by visiting artists, curators and arts professionals who will share their experiences with you and offer the opportunity for one-to-one tutorials.

Cultivate a strong aesthetic sensibility, material intelligence and a heightened capacity for critical thinking, as well as an introduction to curating. Take on live projects and work with gallery spaces, exhibiting your own work and showcasing the work of others. Trips to European cities and festivals such as the Venice Biennale and Glasgow International Art Festival, offer you the opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge even further. Much closer to home, immerse yourself in York’s thriving arts and cultural scene, with events including The Aesthetica Art Prize and cutting-edge international media arts festival, Mediale which welcomes leading emerging talent our city.

Placing an emphasis on the importance of evolving your own specialist practice throughout the programme, the professionally-directed third year will focus on your unique ambitions as an accomplished fine art practitioner. This work culminates in exhibiting at our annual degree show, a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work to regional industry partners and businesses, as well as celebrating your achievement with friends and family.