The BA in Fine Art at the University of Nicosia provides students with a broad creative knowledge base and artistic skills in a diverse range of fine art media and contemporary creative practices, so as to become critical thinkers and art producers able to respond to the world of today. The faculty teaching on the programme are locally and internationally active in the contemporary art field and are connected to universities and institutions, carrying out exhibitions, research and educational projects.
A commitment to studio based study is required, offering training and hands-on experience across traditional (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics) and new fine art media (photography, video art, digital art and animation). With a focus on contemporary art practices the students can experiment within a creative environment which enables them to define a self-directed path. This learning process is supported by courses focusing on arts writing and research, participation in exhibitions organized by the programme and department and by taking part in conferences, seminars and workshops led by invited local and international researchers, cultural producers and artists.
Encouraging an understanding of the workings of the arts, culture and art education industries the programme equips students with a set of transferable creative skills and critical abilities for their future professional prospects. Graduates of the programmes, beyond their artistic practice, work in areas such as arts education (both in formal and informal), in video and film production, as photographers and in other areas of the art and culture fields.
At the heart of our programme are our students and to provide a learning environment which allows them to develop as contemporary art practitioners and citizens, connected with our local, regional and global art communities. (Lecturers of the BA in Fine Art)
The programmes of the University of Nicosia are certified by the Cyprus Quality Assurance and Certification Body of Higher Education (DI.P.A.E.).
First and second-year courses offered also in Greek
On successful completion of the program graduates will be able to pursue a career as contemporary fine art practitioners, can enter into art education at all learning levels, work as art historians or art critics, curators or advisors for cultural services and art centres. In addition they could work in the film industry, the publishing industry, the theatre, television, as professional photographers, graphic designers, or as coordinators and managers in museums, galleries and arts festivals.
Potential employment opportunities include:
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-110 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 6 |
| ART-135 | Fundamentals of Drawing | 6 |
| ART-151 | Painting I | 6 |
| ART-161 | Sculpture and Installation I | 6 |
| ART-180 | Process and Project Based Art Practice | 6 |
| ART-235 | Introduction to Studio Practice | 12 |
| ART-270 | Collaborative Art Practice | 6 |
| ART-281 | History of Art | 6 |
| ART-290 | Figure Drawing | 6 |
| ART-295 | Figure and Movement | 6 |
| ART-300 | Art Studio Practice | 12 |
| ART-320 | Critical and Cultural Studies | 6 |
| ART-325 | Working in the Creative Field | 6 |
| ART-350 | Advanced Art Studio Practice | 6 |
| ART-362 | Cyprus Art History | 6 |
| ART-370 | Applied Art Education | 6 |
| ART-380 | Contemporary Art Concepts | 6 |
| ART-384 | Modern and Contemporary Art | 6 |
| ART-405 | Professional Art Studio Practice | 12 |
| ART-435 | Creative Research and Enquiry | 6 |
| ART-460 | Public Art, Social Engagement and Situational Practices | 6 |
| ART-490 | Final Year Project and Exhibition | 12 |
| DES-226 | Digital Imaging | 6 |
| DES-260 | Photography I | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Greek Art | 6 |
| ART-148 | Materials and Techniques | 6 |
| ART-195 | Drawing II | 6 |
| ART-220 | Ceramics | 6 |
| ART-251 | Printmaking | 6 |
| ART-252 | Painting II | 6 |
| ART-262 | Sculpture and Installation II | 6 |
| ART-330 | Handmade Animation | 6 |
| ART-340 | Contemporary Painting and Cultural Heritage | 6 |
| ART-365 | Scenography | 6 |
| ART-382 | Mural and Large Scale Painting | 6 |
| ART-396 | Fine Art Placement | 6 |
| ART-465 | Arts Management | 6 |
| COMM-117 | Video Production | 6 |
| COMM-190 | Film | 6 |
| DES-116 | Fundamentals of 2D Design | 6 |
| DES-126 | Introduction to Typography | 6 |
| DES-156 | Fundamentals of 3D Design | 6 |
| DES-270A | Photography II | 6 |
| DES-306 | Illustration | 6 |
| DES-356 | Publishing | 6 |
| DES-446 | History of Graphic Communication | 6 |
| MULT-260 | Multimedia Art and Aesthetics | 6 |
| MULT-364 | History and Development of Digital Arts | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-332 | Technical Writing and Research | 6 |
| COMM-200 | Business and Professional Communication | 6 |
| ENGL-101 | English Composition | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH-105 | Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| MUCT-302 | Entrepreneurship for Performing Artists | 6 |
| PHIL-1011 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| PHIL-120 | Ethics | 6 |
| PSY-110 | General Psychology I | 6 |
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms,research, art projects and active participation in class.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.
English Language Proficiency
The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
| English Qualification | ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 525 and above |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 193 and above |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 80 and above |
| IELTS | 6 and above |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | B and above |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | C and above |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | C and above |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 3 and above |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level B2 and above |
| Anglia | Level B2 and above |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
650 average score for ALL skills and above |
English Language Proficiency
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.
1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.
2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:
| Level of English | Hour of tuition/work | Credits | Additional course load permitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 English Composition | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| ENGL-100 Basic Writing | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-100 College English | 6 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-070 English Language Skills | 12 | 4 | 6 credit hours |
| BENG-060 English for Beginners | 20 | 2 | No other credits |
3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:
| English Qualification | ENGL-101 | ENGL-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 550+ | 513-547 |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 213+ | 183-210 |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 79+ | 65-78 |
| IELTS | 6.5+ | 5.5-6.0 |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | Grade A or B | Grade C |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | A or B or C | A or B |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | A or B | C |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass | N/A |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 4 | Level 3 |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level C1 | Level B2 |
| Anglia | Proficiency or Masters | Advanced |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass | N/A |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
840-1000 average score for ALL skills | 650-835 average score for ALL skills |
4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.
Yearly tuition fees:
International / Non EU Students: 9.300 Euro
Local / EU Students: 8.940 Euro
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OTHER FEES |
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES |
ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES |
|
Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
55 |
55 |
|
Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
86 |
0 |
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Registration fee (per semester) |
26 |
0 |
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Health & accident insurance (per year) |
175 |
0 |
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Student activities fee (per semester) |
20 |
0 |
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Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester) |
15 |
0 |
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International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment) |
400 |
0 |
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Transcript fee (per copy) |
5 |
5 |
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Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS) |
52 |
52 |
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Second exam fee (per course) |
65 |
65 |
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Graduation application fee |
60 |
60 |
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Total |
959 |
273 |
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