Fine Art

The Fine Art Course at the Ruth Prowse School of Art celebrates artistic diversity and the practical and theoretical course provides for successful entry into the visual arts industry.

The Fine Art Course at the Ruth Prowse School of Art offers hands-on tuition that facilitates the development of practical, visual, theoretical and self inquiry and the realization of visual literacy. The Fine artist plays an important role in society by expressing observations of social norms, value systems and cultural practices.
We celebrate creative authenticity and encourage the development of an Artworld identity through a nurturing community of practice within our art studios. Students are exposed to traditional approaches and new perspectives in drawing, painting, mixed media, illustration, printmaking, photography and installation.
This diverse course at the School offers students the opportunity to develop and hone the skills needed to pursue further specialised study such as animation or restoration; or one of a range of career options such as professional art practice, illustration, informal education and gallery management. An enriching, open tuition is encouraged by the cross-pollination of ideas and methodologies in a climate of collaborative learning.

The course begins with the comprehensive foundation course in first year that is intended to provide the student with a wide and intensive exposure to many forms of visual expression, learn a variety of fundamental skills and develop a visual and literate vocabulary. The emphasis is on hands-on experience in the studios of the different disciplines offered by the school. The Fine Art course is refined and consolidated in the second year of study with more areas of specialization and provides the student with the opportunity to discover areas of speciality that they really enjoy and to hone intellectual and practical skills. The course culminates in the individual specialization at third year with the production of a professional body of work with a related dissertation.

The course is presented by a dynamic team of lecturers who are practising artists in their respective fields. Information imparted to students is relevant and related to both classical and contemporary art practice. Diverse talents and interests combined with a guest lecturer course ensure that students benefit from a comprehensive body of knowledge. The Staff at the Art School are united in the common goal of educational excellence within the framework of a friendly atmosphere and are committed to helping students realise their full potential. Students are exposed to the industry with the opportunity to work shadow, engage in projects with real clients and freelance opportunities.

All courses are offered subject to sufficient demand.