This module will include cross-disciplinary delivery with content that is applicable and central to all Fine Art and Photography students whilst also maintaining subject specialist input that reflects the nuanced nature of these two courses. 

You will gain an understanding of the wider context and study of visual art practice at university level through the delivery of cross-disciplinary studio project briefs with associated critical theory. Your responses to these overarching briefs will stem from a subject specific standpoint supported by relevant workshop and induction activities as part of the development of techniques and processes specific to your discipline.

You will be introduced to the fundamental practices, concepts, theories, and potential of Visual Arts Practice whilst simultaneously exploring, in a diagnostic sense, the media areas and specialist practices that you gravitate towards. This grounding in the skills and techniques related to a range of materials, approaches and attitudes will form a sound foundation not only for later L4 study but as a central tenet of your Fine Art or Photography trajectory through the three years of study. 

Following the Introduction to Fine Art and Photography module you will develop a body of practice that extends the possibilities, scope and outcome of one, or a combination of the earlier activities or projects. This will allow you to further consider and explore some of the visual and conceptual territory you recognise as being of interest to you. Your portfolio or body of work will test some of the boundaries of this visual territory and afford you an opportunity to consider a range of responses through visual experimentation and speculation. 

From this body of practice you will be supported to select examples of work for public exhibition, collaborating and negotiating with other students to curate and install your exhibition within a given timeframe. 

Chinese: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students who have completed GCSE in Chinese or equivalent. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and learning conventions for spelling and pronunciation. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at an intermediate level.

French: Communication in Practice (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students that have completed A-Level or equivalent in French. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and expression and apply these to real world situations. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop your oral and written communication skills at Post-A level.

French: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students who have completed GCSE or equivalent in French. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and learning conventions for spelling and pronunciation. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at an intermediate level.

German: Communication in Practice (20 Credits) Option

This module enables students with A-Level German or equivalent to further develop their grammar, vocabulary and expression and apply these to real world situations. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop your oral and written communication skills at Post-A level.

Spanish: Communication in Practice (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students that have completed a A-Level or equivalent in Spanish. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and expression and apply these to real world situations. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at Post-A level.

Spanish: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students that have completed GCSE or equivalent in Spanish. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and learning conventions for spelling and pronunciation. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at an intermediate level.

Subsidiary Language for Beginners (20 Credits) Option

This module provides the opportunity to study a new language from scratch and introduces you to basic grammar, vocabulary and cultural contexts. You will apply the language to practical situations using both oral and written skills.