COURSE CURRICULUM

The BA Fine Art degree at Aberystwyth University offers a comprehensive program that combines practical studio work, theoretical study, and professional development to equip students with a broad range of artistic skills and critical understanding. In the first year, students focus on foundational practices in drawing and painting, learning to observe, analyse, and develop technical proficiency, while optional modules provide opportunities to explore art history, photography, and research in museums and collections. In the second year, students expand their practice through core professional practice modules and a wide selection of options, including advanced painting, photography, printmaking, book illustration, interdisciplinary projects, and design, alongside historical and contemporary art studies. This allows students to develop a distinctive personal style and explore multiple creative disciplines. The third year culminates in the Graduation Show, where students present a professional exhibition of their work, supported by research and process modules that consolidate skills in project development, curation, and critical reflection. Additional options continue to enable specialization in areas such as painting, photography, printmaking, book illustration, interdisciplinary practice, and curating. Throughout the degree, students are encouraged to integrate traditional techniques with contemporary approaches, develop professional confidence, and produce a coherent body of work, preparing them for careers as practicing artists, curators, educators, or roles in creative and cultural industries.