Fine Art

Fine art is the discipline in which creative practice and critical reflection meet, asking what it means to make art in contemporary society and what role images, objects, installations, and performances play in the culture around us. A fine art education is not simply a technical training, though technical skill matters: it is an invitation to develop a distinctive creative voice, to engage with the history and theory of art in its fullest breadth, and to take seriously the relationship between what you make and why you make it.

At Wrexham University, this degree offers professional studio space within a traditional art school setting, giving you a dedicated creative environment in which to experiment, make, and develop ideas. The programme begins with a foundation year for students who benefit from additional academic and creative preparation before the main degree, with the full programme running over four years in that case. You will work in studios and workshops alongside peers from across the school, developing your practice through individual projects, group critiques, and engagement with visiting artists and practitioners.

The typical entry tariff for direct entry is 104 points.

Graduates of fine art programmes pursue careers as professional artists, working independently or through galleries, residencies, public commissions, and arts organisations. Many develop portfolio careers that combine artistic practice with teaching, community arts facilitation, arts administration, curation, or design work. The creative thinking, visual communication, and project management skills that fine art develops are valued in a wide range of creative industries and in roles that require innovation and original thought.

Some graduates go on to postgraduate study in fine art, art education, or curating to develop their practice further.