Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art

Code	Title	Credits
FA1411	Introduction to Fine Art This unit is an introduction to the Fine Art Programme, programme requirements and expectations. This unit will orientate you to the practices and knowledge needed to understand your discipline and help you to develop your skills for independent and collaborative learning, reflection and self-development.	20
FA1412	Fine Art Practices This unit will explore a wide range of mediums through conventional and contemporary approaches to artmaking in three key practices – 2-Dimensional (painting, drawing, printmaking), 3-Dimensional (ceramics, sculpture, installation) and 4-Dimensional (photography, performance art, sound art, video art). These practices allow for exploration within each medium, and encourage versatility and experimentation of materials, processes and techniques.	40

Code	Title	Credits
FA1421	Positions 1 This unit asks you to reflect on the work you have made so far, identify your interests, explore your position and align your practice with the work of others. You will draw connections to your studio practice supported by professional development – to understand your role as an artist and art practitioner, to recognise key stakeholders in the complex and constantly evolving art ecosystem, and to effectively communicate your artistic aspirations.	20
FA1422	Thinking Through Making This unit is designed to enable you to develop your independent art practice in an experimental way towards concrete forms of realisation and in pursuit of your own self-directed enquiry. By thinking through making, you will harness the cultural, contextual and theoretical enquiry that arises from this unit to inform your studio practice.	40

Code	Title	Credits
FA2511	Positions 2 This unit is focused on illustrating your individual practice in relation to your peers’ and positioning your work within a wider practical and theoretical context. You will work towards the establishment of small experimental research collectives, within which connections and shared ideas can be mapped, applied, challenged, and expanded.	20
FA2512	Collective and Collaborative Practices This unit focuses on artists working collaboratively with non-art institutional and community stakeholders – a definite trend in the local and regional art landscape. The unit will work around a hypothetical project proposal for a community-engaged activity which students will undertake as a small group.	40

Code	Title	Credits
FA2521	Positions 3 This unit provides opportunity to sustain a more focused approach towards analysing and materialising your own practice. Working with both UAL and NAFA teams, the international placement seeks to cultivate cultural awareness, and to shape and encapsulate your research and practice enquiry as you head towards your final year.	20
FA2522	Intervention and Practices This unit will establish the first footings of your professional identity through publication practices and by partaking in residencies or professional internships. The unit will be delivered across multiple points through the academic semester into the Special Term.	40

Code	Title	Credits
FA3611	Thinking, Making, Writing 1 This unit will build upon the skills and knowledge gained during your previous semesters of study and will foreground the interdependence between thinking, making, and writing. The connection between theory, research and practice, and its importance for the articulation of enquiry and creation of artwork will be explored in this unit	60

Code	Title	Credits
FA3621	Thinking, Making, Writing 2 This unit asks you to position your work and engage with publics. This will require you to define and take control of the context in which you see your work operating in order to establish an awareness of how you might practice beyond this programme. You will be expected to write a critical analysis about your research and practice and locate your position in relation to your identified site and audience.	60

entry requirements

Portfolio and Interview Requirements

Portfolio and Statement of Intent
All applicants are to demonstrate their artistic potential through the submission of the following:
1. Statement of Intent of about 500 words outlining the applicant’s interest(s) of practice and/or work the applicant aims to produce in the course of study.
2. A portfolio which consists of 5 best examples of the applicant’s creative works. Each of these works should be supported by up to 3 visuals of development works. These works should demonstrate creativity, passion, and curiosity and are a reflection of the applicant’s view of the world. These works should be created solely by you (not copied from the internet, magazines or reproduced from another source) and not be generated by AI tools.
  
  (Allowed file types: .pdf,.jpg,.jpeg,.png,.gif,.tif,.tiff,.bmp. Maximum image file size: 10 MB)
  
  The work submitted should preferably be not more than two years old. It may be the result of assigned class projects or independent exploration. It is recommended that the selected examples of work reflect your interests, experience and competencies in art and design.
  
  Guidelines on taking photographs of artworks:
  - A clean background with no visual clutter distracting the artwork should be used.
  - The artwork should be evenly lit and there should not be any shadows cast on the artworks
    
    You are required to upload your portfolio online and label each work as follows:
    1. Title of your work (if any)
    2. Medium used
    3. Month/year created
    4. Description

Video Submission (3 minutes)
This video allows you to share your creativity, skills, and enthusiasm for our programme, allowing us to understand your potential and enthusiasm. Please follow these guidelines to create your 3-minute video.
1. Introduction
  - Begin by introducing yourself (mention your name and programme you are applying to)
  - Share your motivation for applying this programme and how you envision it contributing to your creative goals
2. Portfolio Highlight
  - Choose ONE artwork (from your portfolio submission), mention the artwork title and present the details - articulate your inspiration and intention behind this specific work
3. Conclusion
  - Explain why you believe you are a strong candidate for the programme
  - Highlight the value you believe you can bring to our learning community
4. Submission Details
  - Duration: up to 3 minutes
  - Format: MP4
  - File size: Less than 200MB
  - No edits, filters or voice over to be used

Interview
All applicants are to attend an interview where they are expected to communicate their motivations in applying for the BA (Hons) Fine Art programme. Applicants will be encouraged to share their views on their current art practice and how they see their role as artists in the local Southeast Asian art ecosystem.

Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.

Educational Qualifications

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is either one of the following qualifications:

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level: Minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects and a pass in General Paper. If General Paper is not passed, an English proficiency qualification (e.g. IELTS Band 6.0 or equivalent) will be required.
Local Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
It is mandatory for all applicants to authorise the International Baccalaureate (IB) to release their IB transcripts to the 'Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' (Institute Code 003693). Applicants can do so by informing their school’s IB coordinator. Please refer to the IB website for details.
ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip)
NUS High School Diploma
Equivalent of Year 12 qualification

Applicants with a relevant diploma from NAFA, LASALLE or a recognised institution may be considered for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor programme subject to availability of places.

Conditional Offers for Degree Admission
You may use the latest results available to apply for the programme if you have not received your final examination results. You will be given conditional offers and are still required to submit the following results, as applicable:

GCE A-Level results with minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects and a pass in General Paper. If General Paper is not passed, an English proficiency qualification (e.g. IELTS Band 6.0 or equivalent) will be required.
Polytechnic Diploma certificate and transcript
IB Diploma certificate and transcript
It is mandatory for all applicants to authorise the International Baccalaureate (IB) to release their IB transcripts to the 'Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' (Institute Code 003693). Applicants can do so by informing their school’s IB coordinator. Please refer to the IB website for details.
ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) certificate and transcript
NUS High School Diploma certificate and transcript
Final result slip/Proof of completion of Year 12

If you fail to provide documentary evidence of having met the admission requirements, your conditional offer will be withdrawn.

Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL)

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.

The programme team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional references
A combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit, but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case. In such cases, approval by the University of the Arts London will be required prior to final acceptance into the programme.

English Language Proficiency

All classes are taught in English. The minimum English Language proficiency requirement: IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Click here for other acceptable English language qualifications.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art

Lead the Way as an Art Professional in Singapore and Beyond

Students' Work

Modules

entry requirements

Portfolio and Interview Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL)

English Language Proficiency

How to Apply

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art

Lead the Way as an Art Professional in Singapore and Beyond

Students' Work

Modules

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 2

entry requirements

Portfolio and Interview Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (APEL)

English Language Proficiency

How to Apply