University of Dundee
Art & Philosophy BA (Hons)
Dundee, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International students
Introduction
Art & Philosophy brings together Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Philosophy at the School of Humanities.
You will be taught by artists of international standing and by respected practicing philosophers. The Philosophy section of the course will introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches toward contemporary issues in politics, ethics, art, film, literature, and the sciences.
You will have the freedom to explore and develop your own interests, at your own pace, building strong foundations for a successful career in the creative industries.
You are free to explore a wide range of mediums using our high-quality studio spaces to support your practice. These include:
- Painting
- Sculpture - Including Clay, Plaster, Metal, Ceramics, and Bronze Casting
- Woodworking - From Picture Framing to Complex Sculptural Constructions
- Printmaking - Including Etching, Screenprint, Lithography, and Photographic Processes
- Photography - Darkrooms for Analogue Photography and Media Labs for Digital Editing
- Film - Green Screen Studio for Film and Photography
- Installation
- Performance
- Sound - Sound Studios
- Digital Makers Suite for 3d and Laser-cutting
We offer opportunities to exhibit your work as you progress, culminating in our Degree Show in the final year.
Philosophy modules introduce you to advanced philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues within art, ethics, film, literature, technology, and the sciences.
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 2
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Contemporary Practice 1
- Contemporary Practice 2
- Thinking about life: Existentialism, Life World and Dasein
- Aesthetics
Level 3
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Independent Creative & Professional Practice 1
- Independent Creative & Professional Practice 2
Level 4
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- APCP Dissertation (AP41001)
- Honours Creative & Professional Practice (DJ40003)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Our graduates have gone on to exhibit in major international arts venues, curate groundbreaking exhibitions, and undertake significant academic research at some of the top universities in the world.
Program delivery
You will be taught through a combination of:
- Tutorials
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Masterclasses
- Study trips
- Visiting artist’s talks
- Guest speakers in Philosophy
The AP Forum is a program of seminars open to the entire community of students in Art & Philosophy. We draw links between theory and practice to explore a range of content that reflects the scope of contemporary art production and critical thinking.
Our staff have international expertise, ensuring that teaching is based on a current understanding of visual art practice.