BA (Hons) Fine Art and Design (Placement Year) in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Lancaster's Fine Art and Design program allows you to explore artistic creation while engaging with modern design approaches.

At Lancaster, Fine Art enables you to combine hands-on artistic work with theoretical art studies at an advanced level. Throughout your degree, from year one to graduation, you'll cultivate creative and technical abilities across various mediums including painting, sculpture, digital art, and mixed media. We embrace diverse interpretations of 21st-century art without favoring any particular style. Our focus lies in artistic practice and conceptual development. Students experiment with multiple forms including painting, sculpture, digital media, performance art, and interdisciplinary combinations. We support you in developing a personal artistic practice that aligns with your vision and principles as an emerging artist.

Lancaster's design philosophy showcases a department pioneering innovative design applications. Taught by prominent design researchers, the program extends beyond conventional fields like graphic or industrial design. You'll acquire skills in thorough design research to develop both physical and digital solutions for complex social challenges through design projects. The program also helps you build excellent visualization capabilities to inform design choices and present professional-quality design work.