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The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work, personal statement and reference.
All classes are taught in English. If English isn't your first language you must provide evidence at enrolment of the following:
IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (please check our English language requirements)
APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course 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 reference
A combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Graduate Diploma in Fine Art is aimed at students who wish to progress to MA level or pursue a career within the field of fine art.
A studio-based and practice-led course that brings together a wide range of media. They include film, video, digital media, sound, print, performance, drawing, painting and sculpture
At Chelsea practice and theory are integrated. This helps you understand the contexts and conditions that shape and frame contemporary art practice
A tutor group that you will meet on a regular basis to discuss each other’s work
Significant control over what you learn, the pace you do this at and how you might show this. You will be helped in these decisions through on-going dialogue with your tutors and fellow students
To develop an independent art practice enabling you to progress onto MA level
A framework to help you develop a critical body of work enabling you to locate your ideas and practice in relation to contemporary art and debates on cultural and theoretical issues
To produce a portfolio of practical work, write proposals for MA applications and to articulate your ideas in relation to other appropriate practices and theories, both in writing and in the form of verbal presentations
To get inductions into the processes and facilities available in the college’s studios and workshops. Chelsea has specialist technicians on hand to offer support
To have access to Chelsea's shared workshops. These include ceramics, casting, laser cutting, photography, audio-visual editing suite, metal and woodwork. View the Chelsea facilities
Graduate Diploma Fine Art is offered in full-time mode and consists of 30 teaching weeks over 1 academic year. You will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.
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The course is aimed at preparing students for further study at Masters level or pursuing a career in the field of fine art. This could include art practice, art writing, curation, arts administration, art consultancy, collaborative practice and community arts.
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Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
