This degree provides an introductory 'Year 0' which enables you to then progress to the first year of either the BA in Art Practice or the BA in Fine Art and History of Art. During the Extension year you will 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. You will also undertake English Language study where necessary.
What you study
As an Extension Degree student you will be integrated into the BA (Hons) Art Practice programme through the sharing of the mixed level studios and attendance at group presentations. This enables you to benefit from contact and shared activity with other students working across different levels. You are allocated a studio space, which forms the focal point of your activities, and you are assigned a Studio Practice tutor who will support and assess your progress.
You take part in regular tutorials and studio seminars with staff and students and you are also introduced to a range of technical laboratories to support your work. A Critical Studies course designed specifically for the needs of the programme runs throughout the year. You attend lectures and seminars that introduce you to key issues and debates relevant to the understanding of contemporary art and you have seminars based on tutor-led visits to museums and galleries. This helps you to understand the context within which the work that you make is seen and understood. The course also helps you to become conversant with the various modes of writing that are used to discuss contemporary art.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals. Refer to www.goldsmiths.ac.uk
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk