Fine Art Mixed Media BA Honours

At the University of Westminster, the Fine Art Mixed Media BA Honours programme places a strong emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning, ensuring students develop practical skills alongside theoretical understanding. You’ll work in your own dedicated studio space, experimenting with diverse materials and techniques, while being guided by practising artists with international profiles. The course encourages exploration across disciplines—from sculpture and painting to moving image, performance, and sound—allowing you to develop a highly individual artistic practice. You’ll also benefit from London’s vibrant creative scene, with opportunities to engage directly with galleries, exhibitions, and visiting artists.

Students gain practical experience through a combination of workshops, tutorials, field trips, and real-world projects, supported by advanced facilities and technology, ensuring your learning is as immersive as it is professional:

• Dedicated fine art studio space for the duration of the course.

• Access to specialist facilities and workshops, including professional darkrooms, photographic green screen, film studios, moving image editing suites, 3D workshops, digital labs, and traditional printmaking areas.

• Group and individual tutorials, workshops, and critiques to develop technical skills and artistic concepts.

• Opportunities to work with digital tools across moving image, sound, and interactive media.

• Field trips in the UK and abroad, including past visits to New York, Berlin, the Venice Biennale, and the Kassel documenta.

• Participation in exhibitions and the final degree show at Ambika P3, a central London gallery space.

• Optional year-long industry placement to gain professional experience within the creative arts sector.

• Engagement with London’s contemporary art scene through gallery visits, artist talks, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

This combination of personal studio practice, professional exposure, and state-of-the-art facilities ensures that every student leaves with a portfolio of work that is both innovative and grounded in real-world practice.

Future Progression & Opportunities:

Graduates of the Fine Art Mixed Media BA Honours at the University of Westminster leave with a highly individualised and professional artistic portfolio, ready to step into the creative industries with confidence. Typical career paths include contemporary artist, gallery curator, arts educator, and creative project manager:

• University Careers & Employability Services: Provides tailored support including portfolio reviews, internship placements, and networking opportunities with leading London galleries and creative studios.

• Employment outcomes & salary: Graduates have a strong track record of entering competitive roles in the arts, with emerging artists and creative professionals earning on average £25,000–£35,000 in their first positions.

• University–industry partnerships: Collaborations with spaces such as the Ambika P3 gallery and industry visits to international art events like Venice Biennale and Berlin exhibitions provide real-world exposure and professional connections.

• Accreditation value: The program’s recognition within the creative sector enhances employability and credibility in professional artistic circles.

• Graduation outcomes: Students graduate with a robust, exhibition-ready portfolio and professional experience gained through optional placements and curated showcases.

Further Academic Progression:
Students can advance their studies with postgraduate courses in Fine Art, Contemporary Art Practice, or Creative Enterprise, or pursue specialized diplomas in curation, arts management, or interdisciplinary media studies, building on the skills and professional networks developed during their BA.