Visual arts
Visual Art plays an essential role in supporting the cultural and entrepreneurial aspects of society through the production of creative work.
The University of Hertfordshire supports the work of the fine artist, the skilled craft person and the commercial photographer.
We empower our students to create national and international audiences and economic opportunities for themselves whether your practice is Fine Art, Contemporary Design Crafts or Photography.
Our courses
We enable you to think critically so that you can become an independent and resourceful graduate, capable of working independently or collaboratively within a broad range of industries.
Our visual arts courses facilitate creativity and expertise in the media areas of:
- photography
- painting
- sculpture
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- textiles
- ceramics and glass
- jewellery and small metals
- video
- performance/installation
- digital media
Undergraduate courses
There are three distinct Visual Arts Programmes:
- BA (Hons) Fine Art - UCAS code: W100
- BA (Hons) Photography - UCAS code: W690
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts (Previously known as BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Arts)
BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts offers three pathways:
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts: Textiles - UCAS code: W702
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts: Jewellery - UCAS code: W701
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Design Crafts: Ceramics and Glass - UCAS code: W703
Postgraduate courses
How to apply
Undergraduate: Apply online on the UCAS website
Postgraduate: Apply using the University of Hertfordshire Online application system