Course summary
The Master of Fine Art (MFA) programme caters for students who wish to develop their professional practice or knowledge within the discipline of Fine Art. Typically this might include teachers, practicing artists, community workers, arts administrators, or recent graduates in Fine Art who wish to further their professional practice. The MFA is designed to respond to students who already have a practice and who are able to readily determine where they are in relation to a field and its histories of practices and ways of working. It is the role of the MFA to work outwards, as it were, towards a context for the students practice. The student focus will be on their development of Art Practice relevant to the CSAD Subjects of: Fine Art; Textiles; Ceramics; Artist Designer Maker; and Illustration. The MFA curriculum is designed so that students in the field of Fine Art: 1. Kick-start a career or develop an idea 2. Develop professional skills 3. Become able, professional and directed 4. Have a trajectory towards progression to a future Professional Doctorate Possible exit points - MFA/PgD/PgC
Modules
As a part of this programme students will study the following modules: Semester 1 In Semester 1 you will undertake two integrated parallel modules: Position and Methodologies. The Position module is bespoke to the programme, designed to cultivate your ability to position your ideas within a critical framework that highlights issues arising within contemporary Fine Art and beyond whilst advancing your scholarship in your chosen area of research to inform a research and enterprise proposal. ART7779 Position (40 credits) ART7771 Context and Methodologies Part 1 (20 credits) Semester 2 In Semester 2 you will undertake two integrated parallel common modules: Idea and Contexts. These modules are designed to support continued advanced scholarship to contextualise and put into action the research proposal you developed in Semester 1 in relation to global, ethical, social and political concerns. ART7773 Idea (40 credits) ART7772 Context and Methodologies Part 2 (20 credits) Semester 3 In Semester 3 you will undertake one module: Output. The module is comprised of two integrated activities equivalent to 60 credits. The Output module consolidates the research findings through the realisation of your major project to form a curated exhibition (June/July) and a written paper or article. (September). The MFA exhibition will showcase your practical work consolidating your unique creative vision. ART7774 Output (60 credits) Exit points On completing 60 credits in total students may be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate. On completing 120 credits in total students may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma. On completing 180 credits in total students will be awarded a Master's Degree.
Assessment method
The learning outcomes are assessed within the modules through a variety of methods including essays, presentations and project work etc, as seen in individual module descriptors. Assessment takes place at strategic points in the academic year to enable and support your continued development. Group critiques and tutorials offer continuous feedback opportunities. Peer and self-assessment is used extensively.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
You will normally have achieved a 1st or 2.1 degree classification in an appropriate arts subject, and/or equivalent professional standing or experience in a visual arts or creative industries discipline. In addition, those students for whom English is not their first language are required to have IELTS. International Applicants Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the Cardiff Met International web pages Before making an application, EU/International students are asked to contact Dr Fiaz Hussain [email protected] to discuss the necessary procedures in relation to studying with us.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £11000 | Whole course |
| England | £11000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £11000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £11000 | Whole course |
| EU | £17600 | Whole course |
| International | £17600 | Whole 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Cardiff
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