About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: E10112
- Applications: University
- Level: Postgraduate
- Department: Creative Industries
- Campus: Bower Ashton
- Duration: MA 18 months full-time, 36 months part-time.
Postgraduate Diploma nine months full-time, 18 months part-time.
- Delivery: Part-time, full-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Roy Voss
Introduction
This course provides a unique opportunity for students from across Europe to work with internationally known artists in the development of their Fine Art practice. Students are encouraged to make the step from undergraduate to MA through the pursuit of in-depth critical and creative self-development based around the production of a substantial body of work.
The course supports a range of Fine Art practices and you have access to a wide range of facilities and learning resources including a specialist art and design library.
The course is 'modular' allowing the choice, time and flexibility to develop new skills and ambitions. This means you can adapt your programme of study to best suit your needs. You can also change whether you study full or part-time by changing the number of modules you study each year.
Students are normally expected to have their own studio or workspace within the Bristol region.
Structure
Content
The course is made up of four modules:
1. Fine Art Critical Review - 30 credits
This module involves carrying out a review of your current practice and asks you to identify artworks, artefacts and texts appropriate to the contextualisation of this practice. This is supported by creative practice and seminar discussions based on the development of your work.
2. Option module - 30 credits
The options are:
- Research Methodologies
- Enterprise in the Creative Industries
- Research Methods
3. Choose one of two options, either:
Fine Art Practice A - 30 credits
At this point you establish a project in which you explore, through appropriate conceptual and practical means an artistic theme of your own choice. Studio practice is supported by group critiques, individual tutorial support and a series of lectures delivered by visiting speakers.
Or:
Fine Art Practice B - 30 credits
Fine Art Practice C - 30 credits
This module is identical to Fine Art Practice A but consists of two 30 credit modules spread over two semesters.
4. Practice and Evaluation Document - 60 credits
During the final module you work towards the exhibition/presentation and evaluation of a body of work that represents the level achieved in personal creative, critical and professional practice. The evaluation document should be a reflective and analytical document focusing on your practice.
The full masters programme comprises 180 credits divided into three 60 credits stages: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and Masters. Students work incrementally through the three stages and must pass all modules at each stage in order to progress to the next.
Students may join the programme as either full-time or part-time students.
Full-time students typically study for three semesters over 18 months, part-time students study for six semesters over three years. A semester is a 15-week period of study and generally runs September to January and February to June.
Teaching and learning
The course will be delivered through a combination of a taught programme of lectures and seminars and independent learning. All students have access to the School's Media Centre, EPI Centre, 3D Centre, Print Centre and library.
The programme will enable you to:
- Develop creative and critical skills through the development and realisation of a substantial body of work;
- Benefit from the experience of highly motivated staff, all of whom exhibit nationally and internationally;
- Work amongst a lively community of young and established artists;
- Gain valuable experience through studio visits, seminar discussions and group critiques;
- Benefit from the opportunities generated by being part of the MA Fine Art course e.g. exhibiting, networking and gaining professional contacts.
Assessment
The course is assessed by coursework that is submitted for each module. This may take the form of essays, displays of completed artwork, notebooks, sketchbooks and journals. Pieces maybe assessed in situ or through appropriate documentation.
Entry
Entry requirements
We are looking for highly motivated creative students from a range of art, media and design backgrounds. Usually applicants will have a first degree in the Visual Arts but those with other academic qualifications or professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
All applications are carefully reviewed and suitable applicants are invited to attend an interview. You would be expected to show examples of recent and/or current practices as well as examples of written work. You should also be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of contemporary Fine Art practice.
There is no official closing date for postgraduate programmes and we accept applications throughout the year. If you are applying to organisations for funding they may have application deadlines by which time you will need to know if you have a place on a course. You should build this deadline into your application process and if you are working to a funding deadline then please let us know.
Overseas Applicants
A representative from the University makes regular visits to Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan and is able to view portfolios and interview students.
The University also has representatives in a number of other countries. Please contact Admissions and International Recruitment for further details:
admissions@uwe.ac.uk
+44 (0)117 328 4716
If you are unable to meet up with a Bristol UWE visiting representative then please send us your application in the normal way. We will then contact you and advise you where and how to send us some samples of your creative work.
Fees
Full details of fees for this course can be found on our postgraduate fees pages.
For funding options, please see our funding and scholarships information.
How to apply
There is no official closing date and we accept applications throughout the year.
Applications for this course can be made by using the "Apply for this course link" within the "Next steps" box.
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011