SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS

Description 

The Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts (Fine Art), a 12-month program framed by the UK’s FHEQ 5, is a practice-driven course designed to equip students with both the conceptual knowledge and practical skills necessary for creating impactful, conceptually rigorous artwork. This program immerses students in traditional art forms such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and jewellery making, within a studio-based learning environment.

The interdisciplinary approach of the course ensures a balance between mastering technical skills and gaining theoretical knowledge. This balance is crucial in cultivating the ability to communicate ideas effectively through diverse artistic mediums. The course structure includes hands-on workshops and practical exercises within a studio setting, sparking creativity and developing interdisciplinary knowledge. These experiences are vital for understanding the historical, socio-political, environmental, and ethical contexts of these art forms.

The curriculum embraces a blend of experiential learning methods, including lectures, studio practice, professional practice modules, and cultural visits, to provide a comprehensive learning experience. As a career-focused program, the Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts and Fine Arts offers students opportunities to engage with the art and design world through gallery visits, studio attachments, and internships, both locally and internationally.

A highlight of the program is the end-of-year public exhibition, where students showcase their body of work. This event allows students to present their talent to the art and cultural sector and forge valuable connections. The curriculum is designed to enable students to develop their unique aesthetic and intellectual stance as artists, culminating in a comprehensive portfolio that opens up a broad range of career pathways in the arts industry.

Key Areas of Study

• Critical and Contextual Studies
• Studio Practice
• Creative Professional Practice
• Presentation, Communication, and Research
• Industry and Career

These areas provide a holistic platform for deep-thinking and practice-based learning in the visual arts landscape.

Assessment 

Assessments are tailored to module contents and learning objectives, predominantly through coursework including essays, reports, creative portfolios, case studies, and group work. This blend of assessments encourages critical thinking and enables students to demonstrate their learning in practical, industry-relevant formats.

Level Award

Advanced Diploma

Career Pathways

Graduates can pursue careers as Artists, Art Directors, Professional Artists (Painters, Sculptors, Ceramicists, etc.), Art Consultants or Dealers, Art Educators or Therapists, Creative Directors, Museum or Gallery Curators, Exhibition Designers, Public Art Coordinators, Art Critics or Writers, Illustrators, Graphic Designers, Jewelry Designers, Art Restoration Specialists, Cultural Heritage Officers, and various other roles in the visual arts sector.

Diversity and Inclusivity 

The course celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment. Staff members actively ensure fair treatment and acceptance of students from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, gender, and sexual orientations.

Key Highlights

• Comprehensive understanding of traditional art forms and their contemporary relevance.
• Engagement in critical socio-cultural and philosophical discussions shaping the art world.
• Emphasis on nurturing creativity through practice-based learning.
• Experienced faculty providing contemporary and experimental perspectives in traditional arts.
• Interaction with industry leaders through lectures and workshops.
• Development of a diverse and exciting portfolio of traditional artwork.
• Engagement with contemporary societal issues in artistic practice.
• Networking opportunities with cultural organizations, art galleries, and traditional art institutions.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Minimum of two ‘A’ Level subject passes (not including General Paper) or their equivalent; OR
• Diploma in Contemporary Art awarded by Capital College of the Arts, Management and Technology (CCAMT); AND
• The student will need to submit a statement of purpose and creative portfolio and pass an interview.
• Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Minimum English proficiency requirements

English Proficiency Requirements

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (500–800 WORDS)

The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in the visual arts. Visual arts experience can include work done with arts organisations or events such as film, design, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be events you attended or student projects that you worked on.

CREATIVE PORTFOLIO

The student will also need to submit a portfolio – a collection of work that showcases their skills, personality and creative potential. This should include what they have learnt and created so far to what they plan to do next. Visual materials can include (but are not limited to) drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, film, sketches, video art, sculpture, ceramics, etc.

INTERVIEW

The student will need to participate in an aptitude test and dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and creative portfolio – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.

Course Structure

• Critical and Contextual Studies 
• Studio Practice 
• Creative Professional Practice 
• Presentation, Communication and Research 
• Industry and Career

Teacher-Student Ratio 

• Tutorial 1:25 
• Lectural 1:80

Graduation Requirements: 

• Attendance requirement
• Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module. 

Duration

12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)
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Fees 

Total Tuition Fees: SGD$19,000 (subjected to 9% GST)
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees

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