Partner Details
Transart Institute
Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Master of Fine Art - MFA
Alternative Exit
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
F2F-TIN-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The aims of the program are to: Enable participants through critical studies and a clear understanding of current theoretical positions to define their own concerns and to put them in broader artistic, political and social contexts Enable students to define a position for themselves in the spectrum of contemporary creative practice Support participants in building a sustainable creative practice Immerse participants into an environment of international and trans-cultural exchange Maintain and continue to develop a learning environment appropriate to postgraduate study Provide high quality teaching, underpinned by innovative staff research, scholarship and professional practice Enable participants to achieve a high level of performance appropriate to the award of a Masters degree Enable participants to determine the focus, theme or subject of their work, within a framework of negotiated and independent learning Enhance the quality of participants’ practice through the development of critical enquiry and innovative thinking and making, and realized through appropriate processes, approaches, methods, ideas, artworks and texts Enable participants to develop and test an effective conceptual, contextual and critical framework for their practice informed by interdisciplinary perspectives Widen participation to include all those who can benefit from the program
Learning Outcomes
1.
demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge of contemporary art practice, and a critical awareness of new insights much of which is informed by the fields of cultural theory, and at the forefront of contemporary art practice
2.
show the ability to critically evaluate their art practice against self-determined criteria
3.
exhibit a high level of communication skills in appropriate visual/spatial/material/sonic and verbal/written modes
4.
demonstrate the ability to make creative use of the relationship between art practice and theory and generated innovative responses to problems and issues
5.
show flexibility and effectiveness in the application of technical knowledge and expertise in the field of contemporary art practice
6.
demonstrate exploratory and experimental approaches to ideas, methods, processes and material investigation
7.
demonstrate the exercise of initiative and personal reliability
8.
demonstrate decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable situations
9.
exhibit the independent learning skills required for continuing professional and careers development
10.
demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own creative practice and research
11.
continue to advance their knowledge and understanding and to develop new skills to a high level through creative practice
12.
show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge within contemporary art as well as in interdisciplinary contexts
13.
demonstrate the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgments and communicate their conclusions clearly through creative practice to arts and non-arts audiences
14.
exhibit the ability to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline of contemporary art practice
15.
demonstrate the ability to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose and test new artistic methods and forms of practice
16.
demonstrate an appropriate conceptual and critical framework for their art practice
17.
demonstrate self-directed learning and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
As students progress through the programme they participate in a sequence of modules that involve a number of different modes of learning. The practice modules (Module 7502MFATIN, Module 7504MFATIN and the practice component Module7505MFATIN) are delivered in the form of residency workshops, presentations and seminars, as well as self-directed practice, online critiques and advisor meetings during semesters. Related study visits, individual and group tasks add to the variety of each student’s learning experiences. The Research, Synthesis and Reflection Modules (Module 7501MFATIN, Module 7503MFATIN and the written/reflective component of 7505MFATIN) are delivered through seminars, presentations, advisor meetings, assignments and self-directed study. A core pedagogical strategy of the program is to deliver most of the taught elements at online residencies so participants can progress to self-directed study and individual research swiftly. Modes of learning include: · Self-directed practice · Study plans · Critical writing · Research presentations · Practice presentations · Small group seminars · Small group themed workshops · Open discussions (circle groups) · Critiques · Short courses · Reading diaries · Individual meetings with studio advisors · Individual and skype meetings with research advisors · Email discussions with advisors · Placements, residencies, commissions if appropriate · Research journals and sketchbooks · Exhibitions/dissemination · Circle meetings · Online blogs · Online critique groups via email and Skype · Access to relevant information online · Student eLearning Facilities are utilised as appropriate
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
The programme is delivered in one year in full time mode and starts in September and will be delivered year-long with a significant period of time taken up with independent study. In full time mode students complete 2x30 credit modules in Semester 1, 2x30 credit modules in Semester 2, and … For more content click the Read More button below.