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West Dean College: Fine Art
| Institution | West Dean College View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts |
| Web | https://www.westdean.ac.uk/ |
| admissions@westdean.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01243 973047 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Develop your passions and reach your potential in a small, welcoming environment within a community of like-minded people.
Why choose West Dean?
An international reputation for excellence in conservation and arts education. 94% of students studying at the College felt the programme had enhanced their skills and abilities (2019 student survey) A rich arts environment and a focus on craft skills with vocational application. Be inspired by the unique historic character and beautiful South Downs setting. Located close to Chichester and the South Coast, with easy access to London.
The Course
The Master of Fine Art programme at West Dean provide a stimulating and supportive environment for you to develop your capacities in practical, theoretical and professional domains, with an emphasis on specialist studio practice. Students are provided with generous studio space, weekly tutorial support, access to a broad range of visiting artists and lecturers, and year-round access to exhibition spaces. The two-year structure provides students with sustained periods of studio-based activity, with dissertation requirements coming early in the second year of study. Programmes are delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures, workshops, individual and group tutorials, critical sessions and self-directed research.
Students can choose to specialise in one of three main disciplines of Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Tapestry and Textile Art, or to explore interdisciplinary practice. With access to excellent workshop facilities and unique opportunities to engage with other college departments, you will develop your practical, theoretical and professional skills in relation to a variety of different materials, methods and ideas.
Students have the opportunity to engage with West Dean House, Collection, Archive and Estate, are given support from highly skilled technical staff and a range of specialist facilities, plus assistance for visiting exhibitions, events and developing professional opportunities.
MFA students can expect
Support in consolidating studio practice to a level appropriate for accomplished practitioners Access to facilities, workshops and expertise for the fabrication of artworks Opportunities to employ innovative approaches to studio practice through which conceptual ideas are tested and informed by use of selected media To develop originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the Visual Arts To consolidate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current debates in contemporary art practice To further develop aptitude for professional practice, independent research or employment, including opportunities for public exhibition To possess independence, self-reliance, as well as promotional enterprise skills, motivated toward professional practice or employment
Teaching
You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, individual and group tutorials, critique sessions, oral and written presentations, and external visits. You will typically have around 11-12 contact hours per week.
Independent learning
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-directed study. Typically, this will involve:
working in the studio developing supporting material and research portfolios researching in the library reading journal articles and books working on assignments preparing presentations and self-assessments.
Overall workload
33% of your time is spent in scheduled teaching and learning activity Scheduled teaching and learning: 785 hours Independent learning: 1615 hours
Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to the MFA: A good Honours Degree or equivalent qualification in Fine Art or a related discipline. English language: CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Level B2 or IELTS 6.5 or above. |
| Location | West Dean College West Dean Nr Chichester West Sussex Chichester PO18 0QZ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12480 GBP for Year 1 |
Where makers make progress
From conservation to art and design, our full and part-time degree and diploma courses help you turn an interest into a skill and an ambition into a career. Study in well-equipped workshops where the small class sizes mean you get even more time with experienced tutors. Places are limited, but the possibilities are endless.
West Dean College has an international reputation for excellence in practice-based education across its three academic Schools, Arts, Conservation and Design. Validated by the University of Sussex, our courses include Foundation Diplomas, Graduate and Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters Degrees, all with a …
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