Fine Art (BA)

The BA in Fine Art at the University of Nicosia provides students with a broad creative knowledge base and artistic skills in a diverse range of fine art media and contemporary creative practices, so as to become critical thinkers and art producers able to respond to the world of today. The faculty teaching on the programme are locally and internationally active in the contemporary art field and are connected to universities and institutions, carrying out exhibitions, research and educational projects.

A commitment to studio based study is required, offering training and hands-on experience across traditional (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics) and new fine art media (photography, video art, digital art and animation). With a focus on contemporary art practices the students can experiment within a creative environment which enables them to define a self-directed path. This learning process is supported by courses focusing on arts writing and research, participation in exhibitions organized by the programme and department and by taking part in conferences, seminars and workshops led by invited local and international researchers, cultural producers and artists.

Encouraging an understanding of the workings of the arts, culture and art education industries the programme equips students with a set of transferable creative skills and critical abilities for their future professional prospects. Graduates of the programmes, beyond their artistic practice, work in areas such as arts education (both in formal and informal), in video and film production, as photographers and in other areas of the art and culture fields.

At the heart of our programme are our students and to provide a learning environment which allows them to develop as contemporary art practitioners and citizens, connected with our local, regional and global art communities. (Lecturers of the BA in Fine Art)

The programmes of the University of Nicosia are certified by the Cyprus Quality Assurance and Certification Body of Higher Education (DI.P.A.E.).

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree)

Career Prospects

On successful completion of the program graduates will be able to pursue a career as contemporary fine art practitioners, can enter into art education at all learning levels, work as art historians or art critics, curators or advisors for cultural services and art centres. In addition they could work in the film industry, the publishing industry, the theatre, television, as professional photographers, graphic designers, or as coordinators and managers in museums, galleries and arts festivals.
Potential employment opportunities include:

• Professional Contemporary Artist
• Arts Educator
• Curator
• Art Historian
• Museum and Gallery Professional
• Arts Researcher
• Arts Management
• Photographer