Studying on BA (Hons) Fine Art Technology you will be in the forefront of future-focused exploration experimenting and developing emerging technology such as AR/VR (XR), AI and digital fabrication in the context of a fine art studio culture and technology.

For instance, going back to the discovery of clear glass which was created by artists then appropriated by science and engineers to make the early instruments of chemistry, art plays its role in shaping the world around us. As an advanced society it’s important we explore and experiment with all technology. What’s more, as artists, we should look for new and original ways to communicate and interact with the new knowledge gained from exploring new technologies.

You will be supported by yearly employability initiative Detour Ahead: Roadmaps for the Art and Design Industry, a week-long inter-disciplinary guest series offering you industry insights as well as guidance on subjects such as freelancing, copyright and tax.

You will be part of a new generation of artists with fresh perspectives and approaches (divergent thinking), with the skill sets required for Industry 4.0 (fourth industrial age), giving you edge in the competitive job market.

Throughout your three year course, you'll be learning by doing; exploring creative approaches and experimentation with processes, techniques, forms of presentation and both analogue and digital media. You shall be developing your skills so you have the right competencies and professional skills to enter the creative industries.

Within Fine Art Technology, the course will allow you to gain practical skills and confidence in visualising ideas, briefs and key photography skills. These practical skills will help you maintain professional online portfolio/presence/ promotional skills, framed appropriately for relevant creative industry context.

The skills you will gain will be for life; presenting ideas and work to audiences, clients and collaborators; interpersonal team working, collaborative and negotiation skills, arising from the creative practitioner’s relationship with audiences, clients, markets, environments, users, consumers and or participants. The University of East London sets you up for your future career.

Be in the forefront of future-focused exploration in the context of a fine art studio culture and technology with studio space and play a role in shaping the world around us with free thinking ideas and opportunities in fine art and technology context.

You will learn through doing on the Fine Art Technology programme at University of East London, our students use these skills to succeed within industry and build their future career.

Our teaching installs practical skills into our students through doing rather than seeing, in workshops, group tutorials, external visits. You’ll visit artists’ studios. More than anything, though, we believe it’s the quality of our fine art teaching here at UEL which makes this course such a stellar one.

You’ll be given the enviable opportunity to have personal and supportive tuition from professionals whose work is globally renowned in different areas of fine art.  

• Guided independent study
We are investing in key areas beyond your studies including our career services, library and well-being, to be available both face-to-face on campus and online with many of these available 24/7. We have new, modern library facilities on both campuses offering inspirational environments for study and research. Libraries contain resources in print and digital formats, a range of study spaces and dedicated librarian who can assist with your learning.

• Academic support
Students are supported with any academic or subject related queries by an Academic Advisor, module leaders, former and current UEL students.
If you need a bit of extra help with certain skills such as academic writing, maths or IT, our Skillzone and English for Academic Purposes we offer workshops, drop-in sessions and one-to-one appointments to help our students achieve their potential. You can receive advice and guidance on all aspects of the IT systems provided by the university from our IT Service Desks located on all three campuses.
Our Student Support hubs in Docklands and Stratford feature centralised helpdesks to cater for your every need. UEL provides also support and advice for disabled students and those with specific learning difficulties (SPDs).

• Workload
Each year you will spend around 300 hours of timetabled learning and teaching activities. These may be lectures, workshops, seminars and individual and group tutorials. Contact hours may vary depending on each module.
The approximate percentages for this course are:
Year 1: scheduled teaching – 300 hours; guided independent study – 900 hours.
Year 2: scheduled teaching – 300 hours; guided independent study – 900 hours.
Year 3: scheduled teaching – 300 hours; guided independent study – 900 hours.
The size of classes can vary depending on the nature of the course, module and activity. This can range from large groups in a lecture theatre setting, to smaller groups taking part in seminars and collaborative work. You will receive your personalised timetable at the beginning of the academic year dependent on your course.

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