Liverpool Hope University, BA (Hons), Childhood and Youth Studies and Fine Art

Childhood and youth studies At level 1 the student is supported by their seminar tutor who helps them to develop their understanding of the subject; the student has opportunities to meet with this tutor on a one-to-one basis to review their progress and set targets to help them achieve academic success; this process continues at levels 2 and 3. Level 1: Core area of study: The Child, family and society; this examines the process of socialisation and the development of self-identity and self-esteem in children and youth; it considers the impact of the family on individuals as they grow up and also the role of society in this process. Level 2: core areas of study: mentoring children and young people; effective practice; additional choices may be made from a range of subject areas, including: youth: cultures, subcultures and lifestyles; youth work with world religions. Level 3: core areas of study: contemporary issues for children and young people; children and youth in society: legislation and social policy; additional choices may be made from a range of subject areas, including: motivating disaffected youth; youth and community work; leadership and management in education, training and care; research project; the they student may be able to pursue their own area of interest. Fine art Level 1: The student is introduced to a range of creative strategies to enable them to understand and engage in the potential of drawing, colour study and materials manipulation in 2- and 3-dimensions; tutorials and critical and contextual study seminars help the student to develop the ability to evaluate and communicate their ideas; at level 1 the student is supported by an individual tutor through an accredited programme of personal tutoring and development planning; the tutor helps the student to understand their own learning and study needs within the context of their subject choice. Level 2: the student continues to develop their theoretical and practical skills; continuous tutorial consultation and supervision enable the student to devise their own work programme to acquire a firmer sense of their creative strengths and skills, and to define and refine their personal aesthetic. Level 3: clarification of each student’s position as an independent fine artist is sought in the final year; during this period of the course the student is expected to produce work that envelops and exploits individual creative potential and skills for exhibition.

This is a combined Honours programme which allows the student to combine the 2 subjects; children and young people are now recognised as being key groups in society; the government, and other service providers, are funding a wide range of initiatives aimed at children and youth in education, leisure, health, social services and other areas; the childhood and youth studies course reflects these exciting developments; the fine art course provides the structure for individual creative experiences, intellectual endeavour and the fulfilment of potential; a full programme of 2- and 3-dimensional study, incorporating a variety of fine art media, and is underpinned throughout by critical studies in contemporary and historical art; the course is suitable for students who are passionate about art in an exciting multimedia and performance environment.