painting, as a fine art practice, has an enduring capacity for invention and reinterpretation. on this practical course, you’ll experiment using contemporary, traditional and expanded painting techniques. drawing inspiration from your own curiosity, you’ll create artworks that present new ideas and perspectives on the world around you. by collaborating with other students on the fine art programme, you’ll be exposed to related disciplines including sculpture, photography, drawing and computational arts. this will enable you to expand your skillset and develop an interdisciplinary fine art practice. as well as practical skills, you’ll learn how today’s painters navigate their careers in the contemporary fine art world. looking at a range of diverse artists’ work, you’ll explore how topics like postcolonialism, climate change and feminism have inspired their studio practices. through critical research, you’ll consider how your own work might respond to urgent contemporary debates, and to global art traditions and movements. employability is central to your development on the course. through both internal and offsite learning and exhibition opportunities, we’ll introduce you to the variety of diverse roles available in the sector. you’ll also have opportunities that develop the entrepreneurial and professional skills essential to sustaining your artistic career. this course uses the united nations sustainable development goals to shape its overarching aims. each unit is aligned to a specific sustainable development goal. what to expect studio work: create a portfolio of new work inspired by your own artistic, social and personal priorities. ethical practice: learn about the importance of sustainability and ethics to develop a socially responsible artistic practice.  workshops and demonstrations: attend engaging practical technical workshops and live demonstrations hosted by professional artists and technicians. professional knowledge: learn methods of managing an art practice and developing a career.  contemporary practice in context: learn how artists and thinkers navigate theories, histories and practices of painting to rethink concepts of art and society.  exhibition opportunities: gain experience of exhibiting your work to the public and opportunities to acquire skills in how to promote, install and curate art.  offsite visits: tutor-led visits to london galleries and museums where you will see how artists, curators and audiences present, situate and understand art.  access to facilities: use camberwell’s large range of technical facilities including the painting methods room, printmaking machines, photography and film studios and ceramics, wood and metal workshops. view camberwell facilities. industry experience and opportunities all our students have the opportunity and are supported in exhibiting their work to an external audience. students can take part seminars and workshops hosted by professionals and external arts organisations. students will be able to take part in the college’s international exchange scheme to study abroad. recent examples of our student’s exchange destinations include the pratt institute, the academy of fine arts bologna and the brera academy of arts milan. third year students have the option to undertake a work placement, instead of a written dissertation or practical live project. mode of study ba fine art: painting is offered in full-time mode. it is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. each stage consists of 30 teaching weeks. you will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.