the programme offers expertise in three practice areas: painting, fine art media and sculpture. the programme is practice-based, and you explore each area on rotation during the first term, attending crits (critical feedback) in each area. you select one area and initiate and develop your own programme of work with tutorial guidance and technical support. cross-area seminars and tutorial groups ensure that the three practice areas have a forum for the exchange of ideas. you also benefit from a programme of visiting artists, gallery visits and other events that aim to develop exciting and rigorous debate. areas/years are mixed together in the studio spaces, providing a lively cross-fertilisation of ideas and practice. history and theory of art the history and theory of art courses are integral to the programme. you take taught courses in history and theory of art in year 1 and 2 which develop your knowledge of art history and theory, enabling a critical awareness which in turn supports your studio practice. you then write an independent study in year 3, supervised by a member of the history and theory teaching team. you are expected to participate actively in the history and theory courses by reading set texts in preparation for seminars and by contributing to discussion. through lectures, seminars, tutorials and assessments, you develop your intellectual capacities and confidence in articulating your ideas through writing and speaking. additional subject you take an additional module from another ucl department for one term, usually in your second year. this will be your own choice (subject to availability within the other department) and can either be related to studio work or to develop a further interest.