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City Lit Fine Art (CLFA) is a part-time, multidisciplinary, ideas-led contemporary art course in Central London, offered as an alternative to the conventional undergraduate degree at a fraction of the cost.

CLFA is 3 years in duration, although all three years can be taken individually. Year 1 of the course consists of workshops focused on developing existing creative skills and interests, and understanding relationships between studio production and contextual/theoretical ideas. Year 2 offers opportunities to engage more deeply with specialist practices in developing a self-motivated creative project and group exhibition, while year 3 focuses on self-directed study, professionalism and developing an independent artistic practice.

The course curriculum is responsive to the interests and ambitions of learners, with years 2 and 3 supporting specialist skills development through optional modules, and the flexibility to choose, or blend, practice- and research-based approaches.

CLFA provides the opportunity to engage with internationally established visiting artists (previous visitors have included Andrew Bick and Haffendi Anuar), there are opportunities to exhibit throughout the course, and completing students receive City Lit certification.

Previous CLFA students have progressed to Master’s degrees and established themselves as independent practitioners, whilst others who first collaborated on the course continue to work together in artists collectives.

CLFA runs one day per week over a year, in specialist studios in the City Lit Art School. You will be part of a small cohort of dedicated students taught by professional artist-tutors. Basic materials are provided, but it is likely that you will need to provide some materials as your work develops and becomes specialised.