BEd Fine Art (Planning and Sculpture)

The BEd Fine Art (Planning and Sculpture) at the University of Cape Coast combines the study of fine art with the skills needed to teach it. This programme is for those who want to become art educators while developing their own artistic practice, with a special focus on sculpture and the planning of art projects. It offers a pathway into teaching art in Ghanaian schools and a range of art-related careers.

Studying art and how to teach it

A BEd Fine Art is an education degree with a focus on art. Programmes of this kind typically cover teaching methods, educational psychology, and the practical skills of making art. In this specialism, they usually combine studio work in sculpture and other three-dimensional media with training in planning art lessons and projects for the classroom. You can expect to develop both as an artist and as a teacher.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is competitive. The university receives strong interest in its education programmes, and the Fine Art specialism is no exception. You will need solid WASSCE results, particularly in art-related subjects, to have a good chance of being admitted. Check the official entry requirements to see whether your grades are in the expected range, and remember that meeting the minimum is not always enough for a competitive programme like this.

What graduates go on to do

Most graduates of BEd Fine Art programmes enter teaching, often at the junior high or senior high school level, where they teach visual arts. Many also continue to practise as artists themselves, particularly in sculpture, and may sell their work or take on commissions. Others find roles in museums, galleries, cultural organisations, or go on to further study in art education or studio art.