Academic programme
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A minimum of 5 subjects a CSEC, Levels 1, 11 or 111/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, grades A,B or C.
- The Trained Teachers' Certificate from Cyril Potter College of Education. (Specialization in Art).
- The Associate Degree in Education from Cyril Potter College of Education. (Specialization in Art).
- The two-year certificate from the Institute of Creative Arts/Burrowes School of Art or any other similar institution, plus UGEE.
- The four-year or 3-year Diploma from the Institute of Creative Arts/Burrowes School of Art or any other similar institution.
- The Associate of Arts Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Guyana.
- Mature Age (21 years and over) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any other qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1106 | Additional (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Please consult with your Head of Department to approve the course before using this slot |
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| ART1106 | Art, Nature and Meaning I | 4 | — |
| ART1110 | Drawing I | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| ART1108 | Sculpture I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1206 | Additional (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Please consult with your Head of Department to approve the course before using this slot |
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| ART1206 | Art, Nature and Meaning II | 4 | — |
| ART1211 | Graphics I | 4 | — |
| ART1210 | Painting I | 4 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART2112 | Drawing II | 4 | — |
| ART2111 | History of Art I | 4 | — |
| ENG1106 | Research Methods | 4 | — |
| ART2109 | Textiles I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART2214 | Aesthetic Theory and Application I | 4 | — |
| ART2215 | Ceramics I | 4 | — |
| ZZZ1201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one FRE1203, SPA1203 OR PRT1203 |
| ART2213 | Painting II | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART3113 | Aesthetic Theory and Application II | 4 | — |
| ART3112 | Art Education for Nursery and Primary Schools I | 4 | — |
| ZZZ3101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Art Elective. Choose one from ART3114, ART3115, ART3116, ART3117, ART3118, ART3119 |
| ZZZ3102 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor Elective. Choose a four credit elective course. |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART3212 | Art Education for Nursery and Primary Schools II | 4 | — |
| ZZZ3202 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor Elective. Choose a four credit elective course. |
| ZZZ3201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Art Elective. Choose one from ART3214, ART3215, ART3216, ART3217, ART3218, ART3219 |
| ART3213 | History of Art II | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART4112 | Art Education for Adolescents | 4 | — |
| ZZZ4101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor Elective. Choose a four credit elective course. |
| ZZZ4102 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Art Elective. Choose one from ART4114, ART4115, ART4116, ART4117, ART4118, ART4119 |
| ART4113 | History of Art III | 4 | — |
Semester 2
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor Elective. Choose a four credit elective course. |
| ZZZ4202 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Art Elective. Choose one from ART4210, ART4211, ART4212, ART4213, ART4214, ART4215 |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART4003 | Independent Research | 8 | — |