Dr. Jess Bailey

Instructor

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Biography

Jess Bailey is a Lecturer in Premodern Art at the Edinburgh College of Art, where her research spans the intersections of premodern art, representation, and violence. She is involved in a collaborative project titled 'Rethinking Art History Disability', working with a team from UCL and the University of Zurich. Her academic contributions include editing a volume on medieval protest, funded by esteemed institutions such as the Wellcome Collection and the Paul Mellon Centre. With a PhD in History of Art Medieval Studies from the University of California at Berkeley, Bailey's teaching currently includes courses focused on gender, sexuality, and marginalization in art history. Her ongoing projects advocate for community-focused art education and highlight the cultural significance of quilting through various initiatives. She authored 'Hands Make Quilt: Short Histories Radical Quilting', reflecting her dedication to preserving and advancing the narratives within textile art. Bailey is also supervising PhD students on topics that explore feminist and queer approaches to medieval studies, war, and representation. She continues to engage with public humanities and social justice through her work in art and education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Edinburgh College of Art

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Portfolio of artwork (digital submission)
Application Checklist
  • UCAS application
  • Personal statement
  • Academic reference
  • Digital portfolio
  • English language certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes departments such as Fine Art, Sculpture, and Art (Intermedia/Painting/Photography). Entry usually requires a digital portfolio.