Visual Arts Degrees
Overview
The emphasis of Visual Arts degrees at Southampton Solent University is on visual communication. We want you to personalise your work and develop your own style whilst setting it in art theory, all the while appreciating historical and contemporary contexts.
If, like many students you aren’t entirely sure of your career path just yet, there is a great amount of flexibility and cross over between our two Visual Arts degrees, so you can change to whatever course suits you best.
Course Features
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You’ll have a variety of learning locations from studios, workshops to off-campus locations.
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You’ll experiment with a wide variety of media which will not only elevate your Visual Art skills, but it will make you immensely more employable.
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You will develop your own style within a theoretical framework.
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You will learn how to work to briefs again improving your career prospects whether as a freelancer or in-house.
Why study Visual Arts at Southampton Solent University?
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Staff encourage originality and guide rather than teach right and wrong.
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You’ll have the chance to display your work in local art galleries.
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You’ll be able to visit national and European art centres, galleries and film festivals.
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We are linked to a number of professional bodies that can offer you support and guidance, including Southampton City Art Gallery, The John Hansard Gallery, the Aspex Gallery, Hampshire Sculpture Trust and Southampton Solent University’s own Millais Gallery.