Glasgow School Of Art Courses
Institution Name: GSA
Institution Code: G43
UCAS Code: W130
Award
BA(Hons) Fine Art. All GSA degree programmes are validated by the University of Glasgow. Established in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities and a founder member of Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education.
Assessment
Coursework, essays, practical design projects. Formative assessments take place at key points throughout the year with summative assessments at the end of each academic year.
Studio accommodation is spacious, with dedicated space for each student. The Department has excellently equipped workshops, including mould-making and casting and 3D making workshops, staffed by experienced technicians. Extensive use is also made of the Media Studio, which offers facilities in computers, digital sound, video and editing.
Indicative Material Costs
Year 1: £200
Year 2: £425
Year 3: £600
Year 4: £625
Additional costs will be incurred for activities such as study trips and workshops.
Graduates + Careers
The Sculpture and Environmental Art Programmes have produced many of the leading artists who have put Glasgow in the forefront of the contemporary international art world. Recent graduates include
Claire Barclay, Karla Black (Turner Prize nominee 2011 and Venice Biennale Scotland 2011), Christine Borland, Martin Boyce, represented Scotland at the Venice Biennale 2009 and Turner Prize nominee 2011, Roderick Buchanan, winner of the Beck's Futures Prize in 2000, Paul Carter, Graham Fagen, Douglas Gordon, Kenny Hunter.
