PROGRAMS
Studio Fine Art / Public & Community Art
Studio Fine Art
Students entering the first year of this program must have successfully completed our Foundation Studies or an equivalent course elsewhere. The focus of the two years is the Studio Fine Art program. In the first year, students are introduced to both Studio Fine Art and a course in Public and Community Art. The second year gives students the option of integrating their studio interests within a public and community context.
The primary objective of the Studio Fine Art program is for students to develop their independent studio practice in whatever discipline appropriate to their needs. This is tutorial-based and structured around the specific interests of individual students. The program provides a broad range of practical and theoretical experiences for students in the creative exploration of the visual arts. Gradually, over the course of the year, the aim is to nurture a level of self-direction and personal identity for each individual student. The student may then elect to apply for a further education elsewhere or continue at the school for their second year in Studio Fine Art.
New! Public & Community Art
Public and Community Art is a course within the Studio Fine Art program, which introduces the historical, theoretical and practical issues of Public and Community Art. This course also places emphasis on building research skills and proposal development, particularly in relation to community art practice. Visiting artist and teacher input will address specific skills, history and theory.
The principle objective of the public and community art program is to promote the development of the visual arts inside and outside of conventional gallery situations, which too often may seem aloof or exclusive. Students are encouraged to work with different aspects of society in a wide range of settings in public and community life. Students establish contacts and resources, develop ideas and liaise with community partner(s).
As part of this course, students are involved in seeking financial support from corporate or individual sponsors, depending on their project. This provides valuable training towards future independence as an artist in the community. The placement is selected to stimulate and challenge the student while also being of value to the public or community. These public community placements would differ greatly, as one student's artistic output might differ from an other.
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