the ethos of ba fine art at chelsea is experimental thinking and making things happen. the course provides a critically creative environment. you’ll develop your own independent art practice, understanding how what you make fits within a wider social context. your experience as a student is based around a series of events. these include on-site and off-site exhibitions, projects, presentations, publications, performances, discussions and screenings. they’ll give you hands-on experience of real-world practice. we encourage open-ended exploration, and the testing of ideas in practice. through this you will develop confidence, experience and critical skills. these will help you build a career in the art world, in the culture and heritage industries, or beyond.