COURSE CURRICULUM

The Fine Art Mixed Media BA at Westminster provides a comprehensive and progressive framework for students to develop their artistic practice across contemporary visual arts. In the first year, students are introduced to the fundamentals of mixed media fine art, exploring experimentation, creativity, collaboration, and the foundational concepts that underpin contemporary practice. This stage emphasizes hands-on studio work while fostering an understanding of the sources and contexts that inform current artistic approaches. In the second year, students build on these foundations by deepening their engagement with concepts, ideas, and forms in contemporary art. Practical development is paired with professional and work-based learning, encouraging students to apply their skills in real-world or simulated industry contexts. Modules focus on exploration, development, and presentation, allowing students to refine their techniques and experiment with diverse media and approaches. The final year emphasizes independent, self-directed practice, integrating research, development, and professional practice. Students undertake major projects that demonstrate both creative and conceptual maturity, culminating in a research project that showcases their ability to synthesise theoretical knowledge with studio practice. By the end of the course, graduates are equipped with technical expertise, conceptual insight, and professional readiness, preparing them for careers in the art world or further postgraduate study.