Fine Art - MA

This module is self-directed by you, and you will establish the practical and contextual parameters of the work to be undertaken by submitting a study proposal. The module encourages you to develop your individual and/or collaborative arts practice in whatever form it takes, in relation to the development of your theoretical and/or contextual research. In the first instance it is anticipated that you will reorientate your practice and that this will be moved forward through imaginative practical experimentation, and research into contemporary art practices, philosophical, and transcultural contexts.

This module introduces you to creative research methods and methodologies used in arts and design production. The focus here is on research through practice, where practice itself serves a research purpose. Through the analyses and synthesis of appropriate research tools you will deepen understanding of your own work, whilst querying what it is you might research and how you might achieve your aim.

This module advances the speculative and experimental nature of art making and is self-directed by you, building on the previous practical and contextual parameters of your work. The module encourages you to further extend and deepen the integration of practical artistic development with theoretical and contextual research.

You will develop your work through imaginative, inter-disciplinary and technical experimentation, and focused research into contemporary art practices and related theories and cultures. There is the opportunity to problem solve and manage the development of practical skills in a range of media and/or related disciplines where relevant to your work.

The purpose of this module is to enable you to undertake a sustained, in-depth and theoretically informed research project exploring an area that is of personal interest to you. The outcome may take the form of a written dissertation/ practical outcome with accompanying reflective, critical and contextual material or negotiated equivalent.

Central to this experience is a 70-hour work placement, which you can complete either in a concentrated block or spread out over the duration of the module. During this placement, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional attributes and subject-specific skills. To closely align with real-world job market conditions, you should expect to prepare a current and relevant CV, attend interviews, conduct research in order to source your own placement.

Support will be available from academic staff and the ADM Careers+ service to assist you in securing your placement.

This module provides an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and skills to an external, professional brief. The brief will be ‘real’, set in negotiation with an external client/agency/community, or it may be a simulation, inspired by a typical professional scenario you might experience in a work situation. The brief will enable you to apply your discipline-specific skills broadly, collaborating with your fellow students and, where relevant, across disciplines and with other stakeholders.

Creative careers often lead individuals on unexpected journeys, traversing diverse paths. Recognizing and seizing opportunities becomes pivotal in shaping a fulfilling portfolio career - one that harnesses your creative abilities while sustaining your livelihood. Whether you’re crafting artistic artifacts, performing, providing services, or offering consultancy, the art of promoting and pitching ideas lies at the heart of an independent, entrepreneurial journey.