Drawing is at the core of this painting course and is embedded within the programme in a variety of ways. You will learn in an environment that encourages personal expression and interpretation as well as collaborative activity. Opportunities to be involved in industry competitions and live projects with ‘real world’ clients will provide you with invaluable practical experience. Throughout the course, you will be able to study and develop your full creative potential, both critically and practically. The course has achieved a 100% student satisfaction rate for the last 4 years - National Student Survey 2018 Teaching on this course is delivered on a one to one basis by subject specific staff and personal tutors in a conducive and spacious studio environment. From Year 2, you will be allocated your own dedicated studio space to work from for the duration of the course. There are numerous opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge through a weekly drawing programme, attending a series of guest talks or external events, and working on industry-linked projects. Throughout the course, you will be able to experience a professional approach to presenting and exhibiting work, most notably by organising the annual painting interim exhibition in Edinburgh in Year 4.

SQA Higher: BBC to include Art & Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) GCE A Level: BC to include Art & Design and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. History). Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in a selection process.