University of Portsmouth

Program Information

Degree Offered

MA Fine Art

Format: Campus

Program Description:

This Master's course centres upon a self-initiated project in any one of the practical or theoretical aspects of fine art. The course aims to enable you to achieve the goals of your self-initiated project with support from the teaching staff and fellow students.

The course combines two strong traditions in postgraduate study: 1) the self-negotiated, supervised project and 2) regular group seminars in which staff and students discuss work and present on texts. It can also accommodate work-based projects.

The MA course is designed to enable you to meet the challenges involved in research into practice within the supportive environment of shared knowledge and competence. It aims to empower you so that you become questioning, critically-reflective practitioners in your chosen field. The course objectives achieve this by way of the distinctive combination of self-reflective learning and collective engagement with theories and methods underpinning research.

This course would suit creative people wishing to further their practice and critically engage and question their work. Typically, projects have been in the areas of fine art practice, photography, design and making.

A portfolio of art and design work should be submitted with all applications. Additional evidence of in-depth engagement in fine art contemporary practice is an advantage.

Accreditation:

1 Year (Full Time); 2 Years (Part-Time)

Eligibility Requirements:

A good bachelors degree in a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. All applicants should have strong self-motivation and a commitment to self-directed research. A portfolio of art and design is required. Additional evidence of in-depth engagement in the subject and/or relevant work experience is ideal.

International Student Requirements:

Dominantly English-speaking applicants have no requirements. For all other applicants – IELTS score: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes