Art, Philosophy, Contemporary Practices - Why Study?

Why study Art, Philosophy, Contemporary Practices?

• Innovative program covering art and philosophy
• Cross disciplinary approach
• Staff with national and international reputations as artists, theorists and writers
• Staff with national and international reputations as artists, theorists, philosophers and writers
• Access to facilities including workshops for welding, casting, wood, etching, screen printing lithography, digital print, darkroom and purpose built computer suites
• Optional study trip or exchange programme

Careers

Our graduates are highly sought after professionals who are well equipped for a great number of professions. As articulate practitioners or theorists trained in creative practice they are resourceful and flexible.

Graduates from BA (Hons) Art, Philosophy, Contemporary Practices have gone on to have successful careers as:

• professional artists
• art administrators
• museum and gallery curators
• publishers
• journalists
• writers
• critics
• researcher
• consultants
• teachers

Student Profiles

DJCAD offered me an environment that encouraged experimentation and had the facilities, studio space and tutor support to facilitate independent study. My course was an interdisciplinary programme of Fine Art and Philosophy. Group discussion and critical debates were fundamental and stimulating tools. This helped bring us closer as a year group whilst helping to shape our own independent ideas. I spent part of my third year on an international exchange to New Zealand which was assisted by the support of my tutors.” Read more...