BA Fine Art: Print and Time-Based Media at Wimbledon supports contemporary art practices that make use of a broad range of technologies. These include video, animation, digital photography and sound equipment as well as analogue processes related to film (super 8 and 16mm), printed matter and editions.

The course is structured around group discussion and informed critical debate. You are encouraged to explore gallery-based practices and beyond incorporating installation, artists' publications, live art, screenings, broadcasts, and websites.

There is a particular emphasis on practices that move between the still and moving image and in different strategies for distributing artwork, employing techniques from both 'pop' and 'high' culture.

As an applicant for this pathway you will have an interest in experimenting with the facilities offered in order to expand your awareness of how media has become vital to contemporary art and continues to have a profound impact on contemporary culture.

Key Facts

Students regularly collaborate on film projects, produce print portfolios and show their work together at screenings and other events. Recent projects include ' Traversion' - a sound/ video art show in the Very Good Room Gallery, Shoreditch and 'Heritage' - a group show at Trinity Buoy Wharf, East India Quays.

As well as studio space and six bookable project spaces there is a filming/performance studio, sound studio, green-screen facilities, dark rooms, screen print, etching, 16mm and super 8 film cameras, and an animation suite.

There are opportunities to work with outside galleries such as the Serpentine Gallery (one of London's leading galleries) on artists' projects.


Year 1

You will be introduced to art making practices and key methods of research. You will create work from your own ideas and participate in a programme of specialist skills workshops and practical inductions including digital media, traditional print media, sound, animation, or in web-based and broadband technologies.

Year 2

You will expand your conceptual understanding through experimentation. Professional practice includes a placement or project that will enable you to align your practice with professional arts practices. You will take an elective unit, selected from a broad range of options to enhance your core subject of study.

Year 3

You will further develop and produce a focused body of work, which will lead to the final degree examination. You will negotiate an appropriate balance of practical and theoretical work and present a dissertation or equivalent. There will be opportunities for you to take part in a mid-year, off-site exhibition to explore and develop your plans for the end-of-year degree show.


While many graduates from Print and Time-based Media go on to pursue their own careers as artists, others have gone on to work as video editors for established artists at The Whitechapel Art Gallery.

Some are freelance, some are making music videos, and some are teaching Final Cut Pro. Others have set up galleries and collectives or gone on to pursue art -related careers as curators, critics, teachers or gallery staff.


Applicants to the BA Fine Art: Print and Time-based Media course are required to have a strong portfolio of work and be able to meet the following criteria:

• Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and 1 GCE A-level and 3 GCSEs grade C or above
• or
• BTEC National Diploma or NVQ Level 3, and 3 GCSEs grade C or above

• The College also takes into consideration prior learning and experience, and alternative qualifications.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills. All information regarding acceptable tests, scores and exemptions from testing can be found here: http://www.arts.ac.uk/international/apply/englishlanguagerequirements/

Study Abroad Applicants

This course accepts a limited number of Study Abroad students (international students who would like to spend one, two or three terms studying alongside our undergraduates, as part of their course at their home university). To find out further information about Study Abroad fees and the application process please visit the CCW Study Abroad pages.

Portfolio Advice

Students are encouraged to show:

• An interest in working independently.
• An ability to be self-critical and selective.
• A productive and energetic practice.
• A desire to make investigative and experimental work in the diverse media supported by the course (You are not expected to have made work in media supported by the course that you have not yet been able to access such as video or printmaking but must have an active interest and plans to do so).
• Engaged interest in Fine Art and/or other visual art forms evidenced by visiting galleries, reading magazines, collecting materials etc.

Home/EU Applicants

You need to apply through the UCAS online application system.
You can complete your UCAS application from anywhere that has internet access.

All Wimbledon College of Art UCAS Course Codes can be found on the course 'At a Glance' tab or on the UCAS website.

Our Institution code is U65.
There is no 'Campus Code' for Wimbledon College of Art.

For further information about the UCAS application procedure, please contact them directly:

Universities & Colleges Application System (UCAS)
T: +44 (0)870 1122211
E: enq@ucas.ac.uk

For any other information please contact Wimbledon College of Art Admissions Team

T: +44 (0)20 7514 9687
E: admissions@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk

Part Time Mode

You need to apply directly to the College by completing the following Application Form:

Part Time BA (Hons) Application Form

Send your Application Form to:

Admissions Team
Wimbledon College of Art
Merton Hall Road
London, SW19 3QA

The application deadline for Part-Time BA (Hons) Fine Art is 17.00 Monday 16 April 2012.

Please contact the Admissions Team to find out if they are still accepting applications past this deadline.

For any other information please contact Wimbledon College of Art Admissions Team
T: +44 (0)20 7514 9687
E: admissions@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk

International Applicants

Please visit the ccw international apply page for details.

or contact the CCW International Office.

T: +44 (0) 207 514 1852
E: ccwinternational@arts.ac.uk

Study Abroad Applicants

International undergraduate students can apply to join this BA course for a period of up to three terms as a Study Abroad student. Please visit the CCW Study Abroad pages for details on how to apply or contact the Study Abroad office:

T: +44 (0) 207 514 2249
E: studyabroad@chelsea.arts.ac.uk