BA Fine Art and History of Art
Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2.1)
Modules included:
- Art Practise Level 1, 2 and 3.
- Introduction to Art History (3 modules in total)
- Framing Art: Museums, Galleries and Exhibitions
- Beckett and Aesthetics
- Social Movements and Sub-Cultures
- Self-lead Dissertation
I have always been passionate about the arts and Design Technology and as a school leaver intended to pursue a career in Product Design. However, during my Foundation year, I made the shift from Design to Fine Art because I became more interested in writing, the use of text and concepts in my work. I chose this degree because I wanted to continue practising art, and develop my knowledge of Art History in order to improve my ability to do so. I was drawn to the idea of linking and contextualising my work within the frame of Art History, as well as learning ways of looking at art and critiquing as I aspire to write reviews and potentially be a critic in the future.
What did I gain from this course?
Goldsmiths is a college that is famous in the art world for encouraging new ideas, whilst challenging and encouraging artists to explore concepts in their work. I learned a great deal about the importance of questionning every aspect of an idea in order to successfully communicate what you are trying to say. The skills I gained were observational, critical, development of artistic techniques, digital editing, Screen Printing, presentational, attention to detail, planning and more. The final year of my degree was the most substantial, as I created a final outcome and helped to fund-raise, market and produce a successful degree show and catalogue. This provided me with fund-raising, organisational, team-working, marketing, administrative, communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to prepare a space for exhibition, and more specialised tasks such as drafting funding applications. In this year, I also wrote a self-lead dissertation based on a chosen topic: the affects of branding within art, and learned skills such as time-management, self-discipline, researching and analytical, IT, written communication and evaluation. I also gained many contacts in the art world, an increased knowledge of Art History, Contemporary Art Practise and an appreciation for debates, talks and discussions of the issues around Art.
2006 - 2007, Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, Kent
Foundation Diploma Art and Design (Fine Art), PASS
Modules included:
- Life Drawing
- Printing
- Pathways: Fine Art, Sculpture, 3D Design, Spatial Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design and Fashion
- Final Major Project: Fine Art
From exploring all pathways I discovered that I wanted to study Fine Art. (Sometimes I wonder whether my life would be better off if I stuck to design.) I learned the importance of individuality, and not conforming to certain ways of making art. I gained new appreciation for digital art, and although choosing Fine Art, developed Design skills that I can use in the future.
2004 - 2006, Negus Sixth Form Centre, Plumstead, London
A-Level:
Fine Art (B) -My final projects involved large paintings, and sculpture/installations. I successfully sold my piece at my exhibition and was a runner up in a portrait prize.
Design Technology: Product Design (B) -My Projects included designing and making a display stand, and a portable fold-out table for use at events. I was very successful in my coursework, and impressed my teacher with my unique ideas and commitment to producing functional objects.
Physics (D) -I have always enjoyed science and chose this subject to aid in my work as a designer. Although I achieved B's throughout my 2 years of study, I unfortunately failed the very difficult synoptic exam which brought down my grade. 100% of my class failed this exam and recieved the same grade, or less than me; it was written in very complex language. Although only achieving this grade, I have excellent knowledge of science and mathematics, and can think logically in all situations.
AS-Level:
English Literature (B) -Texts studied include: the Glass Menagerie, Birdsong, Enduring Love and Christina Rossetti's poetry. I have an excellent ability to write essays, and a passion for reading literature.
1999 - 2004, Plumstead Manor School, London
GCSEs:
Mathematics (A)
Double Science (AA)
English Language/ Literature (B/A*)
French (B)
Fine Art (A)
Design Technology (A)
Geography (B)
Religious Education (A*)
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