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This flexible online honours degree invites you to explore the rich traditions and contemporary innovations in painting. Guided by practising artists, you'll delve into various techniques, themes, and contexts, shaping your unique artistic voice. Whether you're starting your artistic journey or seeking to refine your existing skills, this course offers a supportive environment to grow and connect with a diverse community of painters.
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This honours degree in painting has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
You'll begin your artistic journey by acquiring fundamental painting skills. Throughout this stage, you'll explore various techniques and approaches, developing a toolkit for creative expression. Whether you're new to painting or have prior experience, you'll engage in a series of exercises designed to unlock your creative potential and help you understand the nature of your chosen pathway. You'll also start to develop your critical thinking skills, learning to reflect on your work and that of others.
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Building on your foundation, you'll deepen your understanding of painting in various contexts – historical, sociopolitical, psychological, and philosophical. You'll challenge conventions and develop your unique artistic voice as you explore diverse themes and ideas. Throughout this stage, you'll engage with broader debates around painting, using these insights to inform and enrich your practice. You'll also have opportunities to experiment with different styles and mediums, further refining your technical skills and artistic vision.
Stage 3 (120 credits)
In this final stage, you'll focus on developing a sustainable and meaningful art practice through self-directed projects. You'll receive one-to-one support from tutors selected to match your ambitions, helping you to push your boundaries and realise your artistic goals. You'll explore curation, audience engagement, and your place within the artistic community. As you progress, you'll work towards a degree show or public presentation of your emerging practice, synthesising all you've learned into a cohesive body of work that represents your unique artistic identity.
This open-access degree welcomes students from all backgrounds. No formal qualifications are required – just bring your passion for painting and willingness to learn. You'll need basic IT skills, a reliable internet connection, and English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 to engage fully with the course.
This online course is available through our college dedicated to the creative arts, the Open College of the Arts.
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This degree is delivered by The Open University's Open College of the Arts.
To explore this course in detail, including entry requirements, fees and funding options, and how to apply, visit the Open College of the Arts website.
This online course is available through our college dedicated to the creative arts, the Open College of the Arts.
The Open College of the Arts (OCA) logo
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