MA Creative and Professional Practice (Visual Arts)

A BA (Hons) qualification in an appropriate subject with a classification of 2:1 or 1st.

Mature students will be considered only on the basis of relevant industry experience.

Applicants for whom English Language is not their first language are expected to achieve a minimum IELTS Score of 6.0 or the nationally recognised equivalent.
 

Upon successful completion you will receive a Masters in Creative and Professional Practice (Visual Arts) awarded by NCG.

Stage 1 - Introductory Modules

• Transition to Masters
• Creative Intensive
• Advanced Research Methods

Stage 1 will introduce the student to study at level 7 within a preparation module Transition to Masters. The Creative Intensive module is aimed at developing the reflective and critical practitioner and will encourage the student to explore creative processes relevant to their industry, refining skills of documentation, reflection and critical analysis through the assessment of a vade mecum. The final module Advanced Research Methods, draws on a wide range of theoretical perspectives and research approaches relevant to the creative industries, to plan and propose a research study.

Stage 2 - Collaborative Modules

• Practitioner Enquiry
• Collaborative Symposium

Stage 2 builds upon the first 60 credits with a work-based module Practitioner Enquiry which requires the contextualisation and application of knowledge within a chosen sector of the creative industries. The versatile work-placement / industry related learning mode of this module requires critical awareness and understanding of industry processes and practices and allows the opportunity to work in a professionally-driven environment. Collaborative Symposium develops ideas and practices from Creative Intensive and is one of the USP’s of this MA through its inter-disciplinary nature. It provides a platform for collaboration across art, design, performance and music to explore processes, development and dissemination through an MA symposium.

Stage 3 - Independent Study 

• Advanced Research and Dissemination

The MA will culminate in an Advanced Research and Dissemination project which will challenge students to lead a self-directed research activity conducive to future employment opportunities and higher academic study. Developed to work flexibly, as pure dissertation or synthesising research and practice, the Advanced Research and Dissemination module offers an innovative approach to research and its application in both the academic and industry arenas. This module provides the option of undertaking, an extended industry based report, and a peer reviewed and published article, a traditional academic dissertation or a ‘practice as research’ project (inclusive of written element).

The varied and challenging delivered sessions take the form of industry observations and placements, seminars, formal lectures, classroom activities and self-directed training and/or arts processes.

Assessment methods include proposals, presentations, creative products, dissertations, reports and blogs.

Assessment methods include proposals, presentations, creative products, dissertations, reports and blogs.
A range of enrichment workshops led by visiting practitioners will enable you to gain knowledge of current techniques and industry practices.
 

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

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