Postgraduate Pathway in Art

Program Overview

This program offers a Pre-Masters stage with modules in creative practice, critical thinking, interactive learning skills, and research methods. The Master's Degree stage provides various pathways in Art and Design, Arts and Education Practices, Fine Art, and Visual Communication, preparing students for careers in diverse fields such as graphic design, gallery education, and photography. Graduates have secured positions in various countries, including Shanghai, London, and Hong Kong.

Program Outline

Outline:

Stage 1: Pre-Masters

Modules:

• Creative Practice
• Develop advanced approaches to art and design techniques through creative exploration of ideas within a studio environment.
• Assessed entirely through portfolio production.
• Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study
• Learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from various academic sources.
• Gain an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level.
• Assessed via:
• Evaluation of arguments exercise
• Critical evaluation of three texts (700 – 1,000 words each)
• 3-hour closed book exam
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study
• Develop advanced skills in:
• Public speaking
• Writing techniques and language styles
• Creating effective document layouts
• Professional communication and presentation
• Communicating effectively to various audiences
• Working effectively as a team member and individually
• Applying research and referencing techniques to formulate reasoned academic opinion and avoid plagiarism.
• Assessed via:
• Research project
• Individual and group presentations
• 2-hour closed book exam
• Research Methods for Postgraduate Study
• Gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study.
• Learn how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.
• Assessed entirely through coursework, including:
• Mini-dissertation (2,000 – 3,000 words)
• Presentation of dissertation synopsis

Stage 2: Master's Degree

Programmes:

MA Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices

• Based in Birmingham School of Art.
• Encourages students to work across various mediums:
• Photography
• Installation
• Print
• Digital media
• Sculpture
• Illustration
• Curatorial practice
• Textiles
• Drawing
• Sound
• Graphic design
• Site-specific art
• Participatory arts
• 3D design
• Prepares students for careers in:
• Graphic design
• Typography
• Gallery education
• Arts administration
• Event management
• Photography
• Community arts and education

MA Arts and Education Practices

• Based in Birmingham School of Art.
• Has a strong international reputation.
• Annual trips to various cities for students:
• Berlin
• Florence
• Liverpool
• London
• New York
• Venice

MA Fine Art

• Based in Birmingham School of Art.
• Provides opportunities to explore art practice in various forms:
• Drawing
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Print
• Photography
• Installation
• Lens-based media
• Performance
• Participatory practice
• Interdisciplinary practice
• Prepares students for roles in:
• Tate Modern
• Venice Biennale

MA Visual Communication

• Accredited by Creative Skillset.
• Based in the £62 million Parkside Building.
• Features:
• Industry-standard photography studios
• TV studios
• Largest permanent green screen in the UK
• Offers opportunities for students to exhibit in major venues:
• Birmingham Repertory Theatre
• Ikon Gallery
• Venice Biennale
• Hong Kong Design Institute
• Shanghai Biennale
• Prepares students for careers in:
• Photography Producer

Careers:

• Graduates have gone on to work in various industries, including:
• Shanghai
• Spain
• Malaysia
• London
• Hong Kong
• India
• Kuwait
• Thailand
• Taiwan

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Stage 1:

• Pre-Master's: £15,500 (two-semester) £19,500 (three-semester)
Stage 2:
• Master's Degree: £17,710