The Fine Art BA (Hons) at De Montfort University offers you a rich, studio-based education deeply rooted in a nearly 150-year tradition of artistic excellence and creativity. You will explore a diverse range of disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, video, photography, digital media, and installation art, developing your individual artistic voice. This course is ideal for aspiring artists who are eager to experiment and respond to the complexities of the contemporary world through their practice. You will engage with current debates in art history and contemporary practice, fostering a critical and experimental approach to making.
This full-time, on-campus degree is structured across three years, with a significant portion of your time dedicated to studio practice. You will progress through modules focused on investigation, exploration, studio development, and professional practice, culminating in ambitious final-year projects. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from talks by visiting artists and opportunities to engage with local organisations, preparing you for a career as a fine artist or within the broader creative industries. You will graduate with a strong portfolio, a developed artistic identity, and the practical skills needed to navigate the professional art world.