How to find which uni is right for me? (Fine Art context)
Context: I am starting a foundation art and design course in september. I live in London but I am ok with moving elsewhere in the UK if i have to. I am applying to study fine art at uni. I know that fine art is the course I want to do and I am confident in my art/skills, but I am struggling to figure out which uni to go to that will fit me.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
Original post by Nicole-Popova
Context: I am starting a foundation art and design course in september. I live in London but I am ok with moving elsewhere in the UK if i have to. I am applying to study fine art at uni. I know that fine art is the course I want to do and I am confident in my art/skills, but I am struggling to figure out which uni to go to that will fit me.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
i think youre best off emailing all the universities ur interested in directly to see if theres anyone you could speak to or ask for more information like send off one email to as many unis as you can. id also try finding past/current students maybe on linkedin to see the courses from their perspectives or if they know anything about what youre interested in
Original post by Nicole-Popova
Context: I am starting a foundation art and design course in september. I live in London but I am ok with moving elsewhere in the UK if i have to. I am applying to study fine art at uni. I know that fine art is the course I want to do and I am confident in my art/skills, but I am struggling to figure out which uni to go to that will fit me.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
Have you thought about a slightly different degree? We offer a course on Painting, Drawing and Printmaking (https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-painting-drawing-printmaking) and I know a lot of other unis do similar courses too.
Fine art tends to be more focused on contemporary art as a subject - if you're passionate about painting I would definitely recommend exploring a degree much more focused on that.
Hope that helps and happy to answer any more questions if you have any!
Jenny - a rep from Arts University Plymouth.
Original post by Nicole-Popova
Context: I am starting a foundation art and design course in september. I live in London but I am ok with moving elsewhere in the UK if i have to. I am applying to study fine art at uni. I know that fine art is the course I want to do and I am confident in my art/skills, but I am struggling to figure out which uni to go to that will fit me.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
You are certainly on the right track to do your research and not to compromise on what it is you want from degree study. As a small and specialist Arts University our core value is that the world needs creatives now more than ever, because art is essential. We therefore recognise the diversity in styles of our students and aim to build their study around their unique creative practices. Our focus is to equip students with the teaching and resources they need to support and develop their own independent practice and we want our students to direct their own study as much as possible, meaning they are free to experiment and explore whichever styles & mediums they wish to.
We would recommend continuing to look at the offerings out there, and to keep visiting open days. It may seem a little arduous but it's important that you find something that suits you. It really is sometimes a case of getting to be a part of it for a day to realise it's the place for you.
If you would like any more information on our courses and our campus please, or to book onto an open day, do feel free to have a look on our website, and reach out to us if you have any questions.
And whilst I may be slightly biased, if you are looking to move outside of London Britain's Ocean City is a pretty great place to live.
We wish you all the best on your creative journey.
Rose
Arts University Plymouth
Original post by Nicole-Popova
Context: I am starting a foundation art and design course in september. I live in London but I am ok with moving elsewhere in the UK if i have to. I am applying to study fine art at uni. I know that fine art is the course I want to do and I am confident in my art/skills, but I am struggling to figure out which uni to go to that will fit me.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
I have been going to open days and graduate shows to see what the different unis offer and how they all vary. I have also been doing online events and researching online about unis that I cant physically go visit. And yet i am still so lost on where to apply.
All of the unis in London seem to have a huge focus on contemporary abstract art that's usually mixed media or sculpture, ect.
This is not my art style at all. I am a painter. I am of course open to experiment but I want my main focus to be on painting because what is what I love and what I do art for.
My art style is closer to fauvism and impressionism and I want to go to a uni that will help me develop those skills and my techniques as a painter.
I dont want to spend my time and money to go to a uni that doesn't teach me what I want to learn, and that will make me unhappy with my work.
Finding out the styles and structure of each course in every uni has been really difficult and overwhelming. A lot of unis don't show much of the graduate work so I can't get a sense of style very easily. I'm scared I'm going to end up in a uni that can't offer me what I need it to and I dont know what to do to find the right one.
Does anyone have any advice or know anywhere where I can more easily look for the fine art courses I want? Or maybe someone knows sombody who I could email or talk to about the different unis??
Sorry this question was so long. It's just a little complicated and I wanted to make my question as clear as possible.
Have a look for university studio information - particularly things like https://aub.ac.uk/course/fine-art/details#studios-and-resources
"Our studio layouts operate in a flexible way and we adapt the space for each incoming first year group. In the second and third year you can choose to be sited in studio zones dedicated to painting, sculpture and media and Performance (MaP). We offer a messy space/‘setting up area’ for building larger structures, a casting/plaster space as well as a dedicated canvas stretching area."
ie dedicated painting areas so you're not getting nudged by over enthusiastic performance artists or getting covered in dust from the sculptors
Look out for universities offering MAs or BA Specialist courses in painting too as again they're likely to have more of a culture of painting
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