The MA Fine Art programme accommodates students with a wide range of practices, including site specific and environmentally based work, and offers support and stimulation for those working within and beyond the studio tradition
Students are encouraged to develop ambitious, innovative, and personal work within the supportive atmosphere that the studio activity provides. Within this supportive situation students respond positively to the rigorous and intellectually challenging debate initiated through seminars, artist’s talks and gallery visits.
The interdisciplinary nature of contemporary practice is reflected in the way that elements of professional practice are thoroughly integrated into studio practice, and that studio development is underpinned by Critical Concepts, a series of seminars, presentations and lectures that introduces the central concepts and ideas of the theoretical debate taking place around contemporary fine art practice.
Students take responsibility for organising and curating group shows, both independently and formally as part of the curriculum. Venues have included the disused Aldwych tube station, RK Burt Gallery, Parfitt Gallery, AVA Gallery, New Realms gallery, Seven Seven Gallery and the Star gallery Brighton.
The core elements of the programme are designed to be challenging and enjoyable, to offer a rich, vibrant and varied experience in the Fine Arts. The programme culminates with the Degree Show, which attracts large numbers of visitors from the art world and the general public.
Students will normally possess a first degree, or former or overseas equivalent, in Fine Art or a related Creative Arts discipline. Applications from overseas and EU students are welcome. Students whose first language is not English should normally have achieved a score of 6.0 in ILETS, or 550 or 213 (computer) in TOFEL. All suitably qualified candidates will be invited to bring a portfolio for interview. Those who are unable to travel will be required to show evidence of work, by postal submission of an application form and good visual representation of their work, a written statement and copies of their certificates. 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