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University of the Arts London: Fine Art: Computational Arts

Institution University of the Arts London View institution profile
Department Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London
Web arts.ac.uk
Email info@camberwell.arts.ac.uk
Telephone 020 7514 6302
Study type Taught

Summary

MA Fine Art: Computational Arts at Camberwell College of Arts explores critical digital practices and emerging technology in fine art.

MA Fine Art: Computational Arts explores both emergent digital processes and experimental modes of practice. It supports and challenges your creative work through critical analysis, reflection and contextualisation. You’ll develop your own methods for working creatively with emergent technology.

The course is home to a diverse community of practitioners and values open mindedness. It is committed to widening accessibility and developing inclusive approaches through various hybrid forms of media and emerging technology.



What to expect * Workshops: Ranging from (but not limited to) 3D modelling, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR), creative coding, physical computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR).

  • A sense of community: The course is part of a comprehensive Camberwell fine art programme. This enables you to take part in cross course studio-based workshops, group crits, tutorials, offsite trips and external projects with other students.

  • Collaboration: The course nurtures collaborations within the Camberwell fine art programme and the Creative Computing Institute (CCI) as well as numerous digital art institutions in the UK and internationally.

  • Showing your work: You’ll regularly be able to show and discuss your work and research in both virtual and physical exhibitions and presentations. 

  • Social, cultural and ethical contexts: You’ll look at debates surrounding technology, the arts and culture including narratives from marginalised and disadvantaged discourses.



Industry experience and opportunities The course will develop your skills in creative leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, resourcefulness and communication. You’ll also learn how to sustain open-ended lines of enquiry, an essential skill in any professional setting. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase your practice including organising and participating in public events and exhibitions. A programme of talks and workshops will help you identify which part of the art world you would like to contribute to after graduation.

About Camberwell College of Arts Camberwell College of Arts is a renowned art and design college. Our courses will make you think about your social responsibility, as well as develop your critical and making skills. We give students the space to explore their creativity. Staff will support and challenge you to rethink current practices. Our facilities embrace both traditional craftsmanship and digital technology.

Our south east London location is also home to a thriving arts scene. The area hosts a variety of galleries, project spaces and studios that our students, staff and graduates work and exhibit in. These include on-site gallery Camberwell Space, Work Form, Garudio Studiage and DKUK.

Our international partnerships, projects and exchanges provide opportunities for our students and staff to broaden perspectives and knowledge. They also explore how art and design can support communities in a global context.

Our alumni include:
Matt Clark - Creative Director, United Visual Artists Matthew Stone - Artist Aries Moross - Art Director, Studio Moross Emily Druiff - Consultant, researcher and coach Errol Donald - Creative Director, curator and educator Alice Hawkins - Photographer Jody Barton - Illustrator Emma Thomas - Co-founder, A Practice for Everyday Life Jack Sachs - Animator and Illustrator"

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University of the Arts London

About University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London has ranked 2nd in the world in Art and Design for the 7th year in a row in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. With graduates making epic waves and developments on the arts scene and appearing on award shortlists ranging from the Turner Prize to the Oscars, UAL is renowned for kickstarting creative careers.

We are made up of 6 world-renowned Colleges and our Creative Computing Institute. Learn more about each of them below:

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