About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: W12612
- Applications: University
- Level: Postgraduate
- Department: Creative Industries
- Campus: Bower Ashton
- Duration: MA 18 months full-time, 36 months part-time. Postgraduate Diploma 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
- Delivery: Part-time, Full-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Rachael Miles
Introduction
This is a taught course designed for students wishing to negotiate a personal programme of study based on the creative and contextual development of their own practice. It teaches a range of research skills and helps you to apply them to the development of your work. Named pathways enable you to work within the disciplines of Fine Art, Media or Design practice.
The course is specially designed for prospective students who recognise critical, contextual knowledge and understanding as fundamental to the further development of their creative practice. The basic pattern of study is common to all research pathways and students share seminars, tutorials, lectures and presentations.
Structure
Content
The course is made up of five modules.
1 Introduction to Practice as Research - 30 credits
This module encourages you to critically analyse your existing practice and develop strategies for the future development of your work. You are required to complete a set of assignments that will assist you in identifying a contextual framework for your practice.
2 Option module - 30 credits
At this stage in the course you are able to take one of a series of option modules, each of which have specific sets of concerns related to the practice and theory of art, media and design.
The options are:
Research Methodologies
Enterprise in the Creative Industries
Research Methods
3 Research Practice 1 - 30 credits
During this stage you are expected to produce a substantial body of work together with an evaluation relating to your personally negotiated aims and objectives. It is anticipated that you will bring at least one substantial piece of work to a satisfactory conclusion, which will culminate in a final group presentation of work.
4 Art, Media and Design Practice in a Professional Context - 30 credits
The emphasis of this module is to explore possibilities outside of the institution and to participate in a placement, collaboration or work experience situation to gain knowledge and understanding of the professional arena.
5 Research Practice 2 - 60 credits
During this module you continue to develop your practice according to the aims and objectives established with your personal tutor at the start of the course. Final assessment comprises an exhibition of practical work together with a critical evaluation of the themes, issues and artists that have contributed to the development of that work. You will also attend the taught sessions of Tools and Techniques, a module designed for first year PhD students aimed at developing the necessary skills, tools and techniques to successfully complete a body of research work leading to their professional assessment. It also provides opportunities to meet and work with a cohort of research degree level students.
Teaching and learning
You are taught through a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
The course is taught at Bower Ashton Campus which provides tutorial space and viewing facilities. You also have access to the School's Media Centre, EPI Centre, 3D Centre, Print Centre and library.
This programme will enable you to:
- negotiate a programme of study at Master's level focusing on the reflective development of your own creative work;
- establish a high level of originality, innovation and creative independence in the realisation and evaluation of your work;
- work within a diverse and stimulating community of postgraduate research students and staff;
- develop knowledge and understanding of research methods and your application to the chosen field of study;
- prepare either for a career in your chosen field or for further research at PhD level.
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.
Candidates are usually invited to interview at which point they will be expected to present a portfolio or show reel of their work together with a synopsis of their proposed project.
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 using the "Apply for this course link" within the "Next steps" box.
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011