Painting, Drawing and Printmaking

About this course

Painting, drawing, and printmaking are the foundational disciplines of studio art, the practices through which artists have represented the world, expressed interior experience, and pushed the boundaries of what visual art can do. Far from being superseded by digital tools, these media remain central to contemporary art practice precisely because they engage directly with materiality, process, and the physical act of mark-making. A degree in these disciplines develops not just technical skill but a sustained creative practice grounded in looking, thinking, and making. At Arts University Plymouth this extended four-year programme is designed to support students who may be returning to education after a break, who are without formal qualifications, or who want an exploratory year before committing fully to a discipline. The early stages of the degree allow you to develop the foundations o

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 25% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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