Fine Art and Art History

In the contemporary art world, as the boundaries between fine art practices are crossed, so too are the distinctions between artist, theorist and curator. BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History challenges these boundaries, offering you the opportunity to develop and expand your fine art practice through a deep engagement with art historical knowledge and theoretical ideas. The course also offers a curating pathway, allowing students to explore exhibition-making in its own right and as a form of artistic practice.

As part of the undergraduate programmes in art theory and practice, the course shares much of its teaching with BA (Hons) Art History and Curating, and students from the two courses collaborate on projects and exhibition making. It is taught by a multidisciplinary team of practising artists, art historians, curators and theorists.

Find out more about this course, including staff profiles, at https://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/finearthistory/

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Globally recognised: We are ranked in the top 100 schools for art and design in the world (QS World Rankings 2024).

• Creative industry connections: The course works closely with arts institutions and galleries in Manchester and beyond, helping students to foster professional skills and contacts.

• Flexible pathways: You will have the opportunity to expand your learning outcomes through following the curating pathway.

• Collaborative working: You’ll have access to cross-disciplinary forms of collaboration, including the opportunity to take part in the Intra-actions module, with students from across the department.

• Varied course content: The course offers integrated learning through studio-practice that is supported by academic study.

• Learn from experts: You’ll focus on a fusion of critical and creative thinking as you’re taught by arts practitioners and scholars with diverse, contemporary expertise and knowledge. This includes practising artists, art historians and curators.

• International connection: Opportunities to learn a foreign language, visit international exhibitions and access international study programmes.