Course summary
Tap into Falmouth's renowned Fine Art expertise globally. For almost 120 years, Fine Art at Falmouth has challenged students to address both the contemporary moment and the future of all our communities. On this Fine Art MA, you'll learn to build a sustainable practice as an artist, while navigating the context of global economic, political, social and ecological change. From your home and studio you’ll be supported to experiment and collaborate within an international network of peers and professionals. Our lecturers and tutors are practising artists, curators, writers and researchers, building knowledge cooperatively with students in flexible online spaces. You’ll make a body of work that culminates in an ambitious public-facing project. You will: Try new ways of working, deepen your material knowledge and develop your analytical skills Benefit from a vigorous programme of online guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses led by professionals from across the globe Apply critical reflection to define and articulate creative intent and purpose; analysing your practice in relation to specific themes to develop a reflective, adaptive and resilient practice Build an understanding of historical and contemporary contexts and the art world’s complex networks and positionalities Consider the social, environmental and ecological impact of your practice and ask how it engages with global conversations
Modules
Throughout this online Fine Art MA, you'll be challenged to experiment while developing and situating your practice within relevant fields of critical art practice. Foregrounding the importance of sustainability, ethical practice and business know-how, you'll become a resilient and entrepreneurial practitioner, able to navigate global economic, political, social and ecological change. Modules: Contemporary Positions and Practice (30 credits) The first module gives you an understanding of the contemporary global art context and lays the foundations for the following course modules. We do not expect that you have extensive previous knowledge of art theory or art history, but that you are curious and ready to engage in dialogue and constructive debate as we explore ideas and art practice. By the end of the module, you will have deepened your understanding of your art practice, learned to present ideas and artworks in both multimedia and document form, and gained the knowledge to begin locating your practice within theoretical and practical contexts. Collaboration (30 credits) We will ask you to identify collaborative partners and execute a project that is relevant to your wider interests as an artist. The module is structured to help you build the skills to navigate complex and often fluid projects. You will learn communication and planning skills and gain insight into a huge variety and methods of collaborative practices. By the end of the module you will have expanded the creative limits of your artwork and gained confidence working with others and managing projects. Additionally, you will have learned how sources outside your own fine art practice can enhance and expand your work and thinking. These are all valuable skills for artists who continually collaborate to help fabricate, show, or distribute their artwork. Sustainable Strategies (30 credits) This module addresses the larger impact of your work both environmentally but also economically, and considers how you can sustain an art practice for the long term. By exploring a variety of creative strategies involved in the production, resolution, and dissemination of your contemporary art practice, you'll be able to reflect upon the ways in which you can maintain your practice's sustainability. Critically, you will consider your art practice in relation to personal, economic and environmental sustainability, and devise strategies and workflows that are conscious of environmental impact, your own wellbeing, and the long-term career development of your practice. On completing the module, you will be able to demonstrate a growing self-sufficiency in your professional practice. Informing Contexts (30 credits) Operating like a cultural critic or theorist, this module provides the opportunity for you to research historical and contemporary contexts. The subjects of this module will be in relation to your own art practice but not directly about it. By the end of this module you will have fully-located how research operates within your practice. You will have gained much further insight into a specific subject area that surrounds your practice. You will also have gained an understanding of how this initial research could be extended into further study beyond the MA. Final Major Project (60 credits) Drawing upon the knowledge and experiences gained from the previous four modules you will produce a revised project proposal leading to an ambitious, critical and professional project delivered to a public audience. This project can take the approach of practice through research or research-informed practice. The final major project will focus your interest and should reflect your awareness of the contexts, collaborative possibilities, and sustainable goals of your practice. You will work continuously on your art practice over the course of two study blocks to realise this project.
Assessment method
Assessment provides the course team with a means of offering tailored guidance alongside advice on how to progress knowledge and skills in key areas that relate to the course Learning Outcomes. The course team will identify your strengths and weaknesses as an individual and discuss them with you throughout your time on the course. You will be assessed via coursework at the end of each module in the form of visual, verbal and written assignments. You will also receive regular feedback via webinars, Q&As and workshops with your peers.
Entry requirements
An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor. We'll ask you to provide a portfolio of your most recent work when you apply. You'll need to submit a PDF or single link to your online portfolio. Your portfolio should include 10-15 images, films, or audio artworks. All of the pieces should be captioned with their title, material, size, duration, and date. Please also provide a 300-500 word portfolio statement that outlines the ideas and intentions of your practice.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH