The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based, or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s), craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured framework.
Resources
The facilities for working with precious and non-precious metals and allied materials at the Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design are extensive. The entire 5th floor of Central House has been developed with grants from Goldsmiths’ Hall and European funding, and is outstanding for the range of process that can be facilitated and supported. The course is able to offer access to a wide range of specialist workshop provision including:
Benchwork
Raising
Smithing
Soldering
Casting
Etching
Stone setting
Stone carving
Finishing
Colouring
Surface treatment
Resin and perspex forming
Working with steel, wood, plaster and ceramics
Types of Projects:
The development of a range of conceptual, studio, or designer/maker work;
The creation of designs in relation to brand identity, business strategy, and business plan, manufacturing and production process in jewellery, silversmithing, and metal;
Practice-based and/or theoretical research into processes such as anticlastic raising, stone setting, laser welding, casting, enamelling, patination, surface treatments, and materials.
We are particularly interested in applications exploring the following:
The practice and boundaries of design, craft, and art within the fields of jewellery, metal, and silver;
The language of metal and how we communicate with it;
The role of material understanding in the designing and crafting of articulate objects;
Reflection and theorisation of practice;
The ethical aspects of practice and its sustainability;
The history of artifacts such as the chatelaine;
Poetics and history of forms and function.
Refer to www.londonmet.ac.uk For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk