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University of Derby: Arts
| Institution | University of Derby View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Art and Design |
| Web | www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| askadmissions@derby.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01332 591167 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This MA is for both photographers and fine artists and you will choose to work towards either an MA Arts (Photography) or MA Arts (Fine Art) award. It's an exciting opportunity for you to deepen your specialist skills, while working collaboratively with students from other disciplines.
This programme will bring together a community of photographers and artists in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary environment, to explore the interface between media (both traditional and digital) in a stimulating and creatively enabling way. This will provide a unique and exciting opportunity for those who wish to specialise in the interpretation of time and space working creatively, practically and intellectually across disciplines. Discussions and debates around the differences and commonalities of the subject areas will both critically inform and support individual creative practice, including the relevance of the written word through narrative form and theoretical studies.
You will undertake taught studio-based research, while gaining a strong theoretical awareness of contemporary practice. There will be lots of lively debates involving students and staff from a range of disciplines, giving you the opportunity to hear a rich range of voices and contribute your own.
You will also become part of our thriving research culture and be able to attend the staff research seminar series, where colleagues discuss their latest projects. Our academic team have a wide range of backgrounds with expertise in fine art, photography, film, public art, performance, curatorship, critical theory, art history, philosophy and criticism, residencies and commissions.
We have strong links with employers and cultural institutions, which we encourage you to maximise throughout this programme. There are also many opportunities to showcase your work and build a following.
As a graduate from this programme, you will have developed a mature body of work in photography or fine art, as well as gaining the language and skills you need to locate and explain your practice in the professional art world. You will be well-placed to forge a career as an independent artist/photographer, or look for employment in sectors such as the creative industries, education, museums, libraries and archives, or publishing and broadcasting.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We aim to attract well-motivated students who wish to further their study in a stimulating and professionally orientated learning environment. All applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and Creative Positioning Statement to the Programme Leader in advance of the interview. The portfolio should be a thematic body of work that explores a range of approaches underpinned by a conceptual understanding of context - in short, a coherent range of work exploring a theme/issue/set of ideas etc. A Creative Positioning Statement in the form of a description of your practice and the themes, issues or concerns you would like to explore or develop through this MA programme will be required. The length of the document will be approximately 500 words. Send us your portfolio via email through to pgtadmissionsb@derby.ac.uk We understand that some of your work will not be in a digital format, for any physical pieces of work please take a photograph of it and submit the photograph. UK and EU Entry Requirements: You will normally be expected to have an appropriate fine art, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You should bring your portfolio to the interview normally arranged at the University. You will also be asked to provide a plan of how you intend to use the time on the MA to further your practice. If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area), or equivalent. The test must be taken within the last two years leading up to the course start date and must still be valid when Visa is issued. |
| Location | Markeaton Street Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We aim to attract well-motivated students who wish to further their study in a stimulating and professionally orientated learning environment. All applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and Creative Positioning Statement to the Programme Leader in advance of the interview. The portfolio should be a thematic body of work that explores a range of approaches underpinned by a conceptual understanding of context - in short, a coherent range of work exploring a theme/issue/set of ideas etc. A Creative Positioning Statement in the form of a description of your practice and the themes, issues or concerns you would like to explore or develop through this MA programme will be required. The length of the document will be approximately 500 words. Send us your portfolio via email through to pgtadmissionsb@derby.ac.uk We understand that some of your work will not be in a digital format, for any physical pieces of work please take a photograph of it and submit the photograph. UK and EU Entry Requirements: You will normally be expected to have an appropriate fine art, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You should bring your portfolio to the interview normally arranged at the University. You will also be asked to provide a plan of how you intend to use the time on the MA to further your practice. If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area), or equivalent. The test must be taken within the last two years leading up to the course start date and must still be valid when Visa is issued. |
| Location | Main Site Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We aim to attract well-motivated students who wish to further their study in a stimulating and professionally orientated learning environment. All applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and Creative Positioning Statement to the Programme Leader in advance of the interview. The portfolio should be a thematic body of work that explores a range of approaches underpinned by a conceptual understanding of context - in short, a coherent range of work exploring a theme/issue/set of ideas etc. A Creative Positioning Statement in the form of a description of your practice and the themes, issues or concerns you would like to explore or develop through this MA programme will be required. The length of the document will be approximately 500 words. Send us your portfolio via email through to pgtadmissionsb@derby.ac.uk We understand that some of your work will not be in a digital format, for any physical pieces of work please take a photograph of it and submit the photograph. UK and EU Entry Requirements: You will normally be expected to have an appropriate fine art, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You should bring your portfolio to the interview normally arranged at the University. You will also be asked to provide a plan of how you intend to use the time on the MA to further your practice. If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area), or equivalent. The test must be taken within the last two years leading up to the course start date and must still be valid when Visa is issued. |
| Location | Main Site Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We aim to attract well-motivated students who wish to further their study in a stimulating and professionally orientated learning environment. All applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and Creative Positioning Statement to the Programme Leader in advance of the interview. The portfolio should be a thematic body of work that explores a range of approaches underpinned by a conceptual understanding of context - in short, a coherent range of work exploring a theme/issue/set of ideas etc. A Creative Positioning Statement in the form of a description of your practice and the themes, issues or concerns you would like to explore or develop through this MA programme will be required. The length of the document will be approximately 500 words. Send us your portfolio via email through to pgtadmissionsb@derby.ac.uk We understand that some of your work will not be in a digital format, for any physical pieces of work please take a photograph of it and submit the photograph. UK and EU Entry Requirements: You will normally be expected to have an appropriate fine art, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You should bring your portfolio to the interview normally arranged at the University. You will also be asked to provide a plan of how you intend to use the time on the MA to further your practice. If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area), or equivalent. The test must be taken within the last two years leading up to the course start date and must still be valid when Visa is issued. |
| Location | Markeaton Street Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We aim to attract well-motivated students who wish to further their study in a stimulating and professionally orientated learning environment. All applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and Creative Positioning Statement to the Programme Leader in advance of the interview. The portfolio should be a thematic body of work that explores a range of approaches underpinned by a conceptual understanding of context - in short, a coherent range of work exploring a theme/issue/set of ideas etc. A Creative Positioning Statement in the form of a description of your practice and the themes, issues or concerns you would like to explore or develop through this MA programme will be required. The length of the document will be approximately 500 words. Send us your portfolio via email through to pgtadmissionsb@derby.ac.uk We understand that some of your work will not be in a digital format, for any physical pieces of work please take a photograph of it and submit the photograph. UK and EU Entry Requirements: You will normally be expected to have an appropriate fine art, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You should bring your portfolio to the interview normally arranged at the University. You will also be asked to provide a plan of how you intend to use the time on the MA to further your practice. If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area), or equivalent. The test must be taken within the last two years leading up to the course start date and must still be valid when Visa is issued. |
| Location | Markeaton Street Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW |
Fees
| England | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 14900 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14900 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We aim to attract well-motivated students who wish to further their study in a stimulating and professionally orientated learning environment. All applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio of artwork and Creative Positioning Statement to the Programme Leader in advance of the interview. The portfolio should be a thematic body of work that explores a range of approaches underpinned by a conceptual understanding of context - in short, a coherent range of work exploring a theme/issue/set of ideas etc. A Creative Positioning Statement in the form of a description of your practice and the themes, issues or concerns you would like to explore or develop through this MA programme will be required. The length of the document will be approximately 500 words. Send us your portfolio via email through to pgtadmissionsb@derby.ac.uk We understand that some of your work will not be in a digital format, for any physical pieces of work please take a photograph of it and submit the photograph. UK and EU Entry Requirements: You will normally be expected to have an appropriate fine art, or other first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (Minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You should bring your portfolio to the interview normally arranged at the University. You will also be asked to provide a plan of how you intend to use the time on the MA to further your practice. If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area), or equivalent. The test must be taken within the last two years leading up to the course start date and must still be valid when Visa is issued. |
| Location | Markeaton Street Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW |
Fees
| England | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 7175 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 14900 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 14900 GBP for Whole course |
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