Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Fine Art - MFA

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

An honours degree at 2:1 classification from a UK University (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a related visual arts degree or equivalent. Applicants from a non-standard background are welcomed. In addition, all potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in English Language to English GCSE standard or equivalent. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge to embark upon the programme (including the linguistic competence) and to complete the programme within the time limits. One reference is required. Portfolio of work.

An honours degree at 2:1 classification from a UK University (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a related visual arts degree or equivalent. Applicants from a non-standard background are welcomed. In addition, all potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in English Language to English GCSE standard or equivalent. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge to embark upon the programme (including the linguistic competence) and to complete the programme within the time limits. One reference is required. Portfolio of work. Offerings: All

International qualifications considered in line with UK qualifications. Non-UK students will be required to demonstrate command of English Language at IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent qualification. Applicants who have studied and successfully passed a UK-based degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from such requirements.

International qualifications considered in line with UK qualifications. Non-UK students will be required to demonstrate command of English Language at IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent qualification. Applicants who have studied and successfully passed a UK-based degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from such requirements. Offerings: All

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

demonstrate an appropriate conceptual and critical framework for their art practice

demonstrate the exercise of initiative and personal reliability

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

demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own creative practice and research

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

demonstrate exploratory and experimental approaches to ideas, methods, processes and material investigation

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

show flexibility and effectiveness in the application of technical knowledge and expertise in the field of contemporary art practice

demonstrate the ability to make creative use of the relationship between art practice and theory and generated innovative responses to problems and issues

exhibit the ability to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline of contemporary art practice

exhibit a high level of communication skills in appropriate visual/spatial/material/sonic and verbal/written modes

show the ability to critically evaluate their art practice against self-determined criteria

demonstrate decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable situations

continue to advance their knowledge and understanding and to develop new skills to a high level through creative practice

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

exhibit the independent learning skills required for continuing professional and careers development

Course Catalogue

Creative Practice - 36585 - MFA