Program Overview

MA Fine Art: Printmaking

The MA Fine Art: Printmaking course at UWE Bristol is designed to help students push the potential of their own printmaking practice. This innovative program explores critical, collaborative, and personal approaches to printmaking within contemporary contexts.

About the Course

UWE Bristol's MA Fine Art: Printmaking builds on the university's reputation for postgraduate study in print practices, offering an experimental and forward-thinking approach to printmaking. The course is ideal for students who want to advance their practice, whether they are recent graduates or established printmakers seeking academic development.

Why Study Fine Art: Printmaking?

On the MA Fine Art: Printmaking master's course, students will study an innovative curriculum with a committed peer group. The program focuses on making, experimenting with traditional and emerging fine art printmaking media, and developing ideas through various processes.

Why UWE Bristol?

Studying in Bristol provides students with the opportunity to be part of a socially and politically progressive city, recognized as one of the UK's most creatively influential hubs. The city offers a range of galleries, print studios, and organizations, as well as student and graduate-led art projects.

Course Structure

The MA Fine Art: Printmaking course is based at the Bower Ashton hub, with facilities and resources including state-of-the-art digital media, production, and fabrication workshops. The course is full-time, starting in September and running for three terms over 12 months.

Learning and Teaching

The course is taught by a team with expertise across a breadth of creative practice, providing technical and theoretical input. Students will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and studio practice, as well as events with industry experts.

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a range of methods, including presentations, portfolio, and practical and written work. The final term will focus on working towards final outcomes, including an opportunity to exhibit publicly.

Fees

The full-time course fees are:

• Home Award Fee: Ł10,250
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł854
• International Award Fee: Ł16,250
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,354

Entry Requirements

The university seeks highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth. Most applicants would have an honors degree in the arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

English Language Requirement

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.

Careers

Many graduates enter or continue employment in the creative industries, as self-employed printmakers or artists, in professional studios, as art collectives, or running their own businesses. Others continue into teaching roles or progress to PhD study.

Features

The course offers dedicated postgraduate studio space, access to extensive and industry-standard departmental facilities and resources, and a well-resourced library. Students will also have the opportunity to refine their professional skills, attributes, and identity in preparation to succeed in an uncertain and complex cultural landscape.