University Centre Rotherham Courses Arts and Graphics BA (Hons) in Fine and Applied Art

Campus: University Centre Rotherham
Code: UCRAR002
Type: Higher Education

BA (Hons) in Fine and Applied Art

Graphic Design students designing art on computers

This stimulating, hands-on course comprises of practical workshops, lectures and gallery visits. The programme supports the development of your studio practice within fine art, craft, ceramics or textiles, with the option to specialise or work across disciplines. Emphasis is placed upon creative experimentation with a variety of media and the development of individual ideas and approaches.

My background is illustration and graphic design, with my clients including Hodder and Stoughton, Oxford University Press, and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. My industry experience feeds into my teaching in many ways, from delivering workshops in digital design and animation to idea generation, working with clients and developing and refining visual language.

Richard Lyon Curriculum Team Leader in Visual and Performing Arts

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Start an exciting career in Arts and Graphics

The arts sector is ideal for those who are detail-oriented and have a passion for creativity.

Two graphic design students in the graphics studio

Artist

Average salary - £28,800

Artists create original works of art using appropriate techniques, materials and media, design artwork and illustrations and restore damaged pieces of art.

Day-to-day tasks**:

Work from your own ideas, or a commission from an individual or an organisation
Sell your work through an agent or through galleries, exhibitions, shops or online
Research subjects, materials and new artistic techniques
Network with agents, dealers, gallery owners and other artists
Attend exhibitions, join artists’ groups and run local art projects
Work as ‘artist in residence’ – running classes and workshops in places like schools, prisons or hospitals

Working environments

You could work in a creative studio, in a workshop or from home.

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Graphic Designer

Average salary - £28,200

Graphic Designers use illustrations, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for informational, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes.

Day-to-day tasks**:

Discuss the client’s requirements and come up with creative ideas
Produce rough drafts and present your ideas
Prepare designs using specialist software, and produce a final layout
Make presentations to clients for feedback and approval
Explain requirements to other design professionals
Keep up with design trends and developments in software tools

Working environments

You could work in a creative studio, in an office or at a client’s business.

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the art sector include*:

Communication
Enthusiasm
Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Innovation

What our students say

My background is illustration and graphic design, with my clients including Hodder and Stoughton, Oxford University Press, and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. My industry experience feeds into my teaching in many ways, from delivering workshops in digital design and animation to idea generation, working with clients and developing and refining visual language.

Richard Lyon Curriculum Team Leader in Visual and Performing Arts

The teachers are very welcoming and always push me to achieve my goals.”

Caroline Morgan BA (Hons) in Fine and Applied Art

BA (Hons) in Fine and Applied Art

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