Jewellery MA

Program Overview

The MA Jewellery program at UCA Farnham offers a project-led, studio-based curriculum that emphasizes rigorous research and exploration of diverse approaches in jewelry-making and design. Guided by experienced tutors, students develop their skills, expand their research abilities, and prepare for careers as artists, designers, makers, and more. The program boasts excellent facilities, industry collaborations, and a supportive learning environment.

Program Outline

The project-led and studio-based curriculum, with close guidance from experienced tutors, is ideal for highly motivated and talented individuals seeking to push boundaries in their creative discipline. The course focuses on rigorous research, encouraging exploration of diverse approaches within art, craft, design, and technology, spanning traditional to contemporary influences. You'll receive insightful mentorship from leading specialist designers, artists, and crafts experts.

Outline

Term One

• Introduces university and technical workshops/facilities.
• Lectures/seminars along with exploration of your creative practice.
• Theory and Analysis:
Challenging and reflecting on your practice through critical reading, observation, analysis, and deep reflection on products, craft artifacts, contextual research, and your field of inquiry.
• Exploratory Practice:
Nurturing your practice into a form of inquiry, a questioning, analytical, and interrogative approach to your work, enabling you to become a reflective practitioner. This unit begins to address the research questions explored in the Exploratory practice unit.

Term Two

• Develop your MA project, evaluating and testing the aims of your proposal through sustained self-directed study.
• Reflective Practice:
Fosters critical awareness and independent development of your practice. The work should demonstrate a response to the research questions explored in the Exploratory Practice unit and establish a clear line of inquiry through selected materials, concepts, and a well-articulated context. May include a professional practice period.

Term Three

• Apply your research to create a final body of work, demonstrating the culmination of your studies and a comprehensive exposition of the central ideas and concepts developed throughout the course.

Teaching

The program benefits from a talented and experienced faculty. While specific instructors are not listed, the program emphasizes collaboration and close guidance from expert tutors. You can expect to receive individual feedback, engage in group discussions, and participate in workshops and seminars.

Careers

Graduates of the MA Jewellery program are well-equipped to pursue diverse careers within the craft and design industries. This includes roles as:

• Artists
• Designers
• Makers
• Arts administrators
• Gallery curators
• Teachers
• Writers
The program also equips you with skills valuable for self-employment and starting your own creative practice.

Other

• The program boasts excellent facilities and equipment to support your learning and experimentation.
These include rolling mills, presses, workshops, chemical rooms, silversmithing areas, casting areas, and a hearth for large-scale working.
• The course fosters collaboration with various industry partners, such as the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, The Goldsmiths' Company, and the Association of Contemporary Jewellery.
• Alumni testimonials highlight the program's strengths, with graduates praising the facilities, multi-disciplinary approach, and supportive learning environment.

Tuition fees 2024/25 entry: £10,500 Tuition fees 2024/25 entry: £10,500 (see fee discount information) Tuition fees 2024/25 entry (MA): £18,000 2024/25 entry (Integrated International Pre-Masters course - 30 weeks): £17,500 2024/25 entry (Integrated International Pre-Masters course - 15 weeks): £8,750