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University of Salford: Contemporary Fine Art
Institution | University of Salford |
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Department | School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology |
Web | http://www.salford.ac.uk |
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0161 295 4545 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our Contemporary Fine Art Masters is a course that emphasises how making is informed by theory to enable you to view, critique, and challenge the way we experience the world and culture. This a practical subject supported by ideas and research. There is a strong emphasis on professional practice, particularly within an international context. Greater Manchester has the fastest growing creative sector outside of London, and culture is the beating heart and soul of a city brimming with amazing museums, galleries, project spaces, and studios. The course will also look at how you can position yourself outside of the region and develop an international profile.
At the heart of the programme is creative play and creative thinking. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of art practice and learn how to question, explore, and define your identity as an artist. Studying within our fantastic studios and workshops at the New Adelphi campus, you can be creative, learn new skills, and develop your talent to transform your potential in art. You will have access to print, textiles, photography, wood, and metal workshops, and well as the latest cutting-edge industry technology in our digital labs. We also have state of the art sound recording studios and film studios at our MediaCity campus.
You are taught by practising artists, each with national and international reputations within the art world. We have partnerships with University of Salford Art Collection, Open Eye Gallery, Tate Liverpool, HOME, Hot Bed Press and the Turnpike Gallery. The programme is also supported by a wide range of regional curators, artists, and arts professionals. Students are also eligible to apply to our Graduate Scholarship Scheme that offers mentoring, a small bursary, and free studio for a year with one of our partner organisations including Castlefield Art Gallery.
We start by examining your methodologies as well as introducing you to how theory and practice are integral to your growth and development. In your second semester, you will immerse yourself in your studio-based practice whilst simultaneously considering the wider professional contexts of your practice. Your final module, is a culmination of your personal journey as an artist as you resolve a body of work for exhibition in the MA Show.
We are a university that embraces inclusivity and diversity. We also highlight the significance of contemporary social movements and how these link to our past, present, and future. Professional practice is a key aspect of the course you will learn how to promote and share your practice through collaboration, exhibiting, industry connections, marketing, web design, and social media.
This course is part of our suite of MA Art and Design programmes, which means you also get the opportunity to work collaboratively on a few modules with students from Socially Engaged Art, Socially Engaged Photography, Visual Communications, and Creative Technology. We welcome and support you to work in a cross-disciplinary with your peers, echoing the way professionals work within the creative industries today.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Please see our website to find out more about the entry requirements. |
Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
Summary
What is the future of storytelling through contemporary fine arts practice? From traditional galleries hosting online exhibitions to the new and emerging online galleries facilitating digital curation – are you an artist who can think of creative solutions to tell compelling stories through fine art? If so, through either full-time or part-time study, our MA Contemporary Fine Art course is for you. You’ll use the skills you’ve developed throughout your undergraduate degree, or recent studio practice, to refine your craft, while also gaining the tools and training you need to build a professional career from your passion for creative arts.
You’ll be encouraged to experiment in the safety of the studio before getting involved in group exhibitions, residencies and live projects, as we work closely with key cultural organisations within the northwest. This experience will allow you to learn more about how the creative industry works for an artist, with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen form.
As you progress through your fine arts master’s degree, you’ll be encouraged to undertake independent contextual and theoretical research that will improve your capacity for an independent enquiry, creativity and professional practice. All designed to help hone the skills you’ll need for a future in fine art.
Thanks to your status as a postgraduate fine art student at Salford, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts scene in the area, enjoying access to a network of vibrant creatives practising their art across the cities of Salford and Greater Manchester. From live events, intimate gallery openings and community art projects, you’ll find that there’s always an outlet for your creative talents.
Want to know more about our Fine Art postgraduate courses? Come along to our Open Day or contact our MA in Contemporary Fine Art programme leader, Tim Isherwood.
**You will:**
- Be mentored and given tailored feedback from practising artists and academics who are experts in their fields
- Gain a professional understanding of how the arts industry works, while developing the skills you need to promote your work
- Graduate with a strong portfolio of work that represents the techniques and transferable skills you’ve mastered throughout this course
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Please see our website to find out more about the entry requirements. |
Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
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