Contemporary Art and the Moving Image MA
King's College London
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The Contemporary Art and the Moving Image MA is a collaborative masters degree offered jointly by Kings College London and the Courtauld Institute of Art. This innovative course explores the past and present of visual culture and the moving image in art. As film, video, and digital media continue to influence and shape contemporary art, youll engage with this evolving discipline through perspectives provided by art history, film and media studies, exhibitions and curatorial practice, among ...Read more

The Contemporary Art and the Moving Image MA is a collaborative master's degree offered jointly by Kings College London and the Courtauld Institute of Art. This innovative course explores the past and present of visual culture and the moving image in art. As film, video, and digital media continue to influence and shape contemporary art, youll engage with this evolving discipline through perspectives provided by art history, film and media studies, exhibitions and curatorial practice, among other fields. Youll cover artists' moving image practices, experimental cinema, contemporary cinema and digital art, and examine these through various disciplinary and geographical lenses. Youll also benefit from our prime location in the heart of London, placing you within easy reach of key cultural institutions such as BFI Southbank (and the BFI Library), Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Hayward Gallery.

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  • Taught jointly by the Department of Film Studies at Kings and the Courtauld Institute of Art, bringing together Kings expertise in film studies and critical theory with the Courtaulds dedicated specialisms in art history, conservation, and curation.
  • You will be a part of small group teaching and site visits, art tours, and youll study writing from across different forms of art.
  • Be located in the dynamic heart of central London, with close proximity to the ICA, BFI, Tate and an active schedule of site visits to galleries, museums, and other institutional venues.
  • Acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of historical, theoretical, critical and practical frameworks from the intersections of modern and contemporary art, film studies, curation and related fields.
  • Take part in visits to exhibitions and museums, and undertake a Virtual Exhibition project.
  • Graduate with the skills and knowledge to navigate and contribute to this dynamic field and necessary for a wide range of careers in film and arts and cultural sectors, or further academic study.
  • Have access to The Courtaulds Research Forum, the Modern & Contemporary Research Colloquium, Kings Film Studies Research Forum, and other specialist research activities.
  • Be part of a friendly and supportive learning environment with a diverse and inclusive curriculum.

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This Contemporary Art and the Moving Image MA is a collaborative master's degree offered jointly by Kings College London and the Courtauld Institute of Art. This partnership grants you access to a diverse range of experts from both prestigious institutions, enriching your learning experience. Youll also have the opportunity to choose from an exciting list of optional modules, with teaching provided across both partners. On the Contemporary Art and the Moving Image MA, youll become part of an exceptional academic community. You'll benefit from the combined expertise in both film and art, with specialisations spanning both disciplines. This breadth of knowledge is particularly advantageous when it comes to your dissertation. You'll be empowered to explore a research question that most interests you, supported by academics who are leaders in their fields. The programme is designed to help you develop critical approaches and research skills, enabling you to work with a variety of sources and methodologies.

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MA Contemporary Art and the Moving Image students will develop: an in-depth grasp of the study of contemporary art and the moving image, and the intellectual, political and institutional issues raised by its study familiarity with a substantial body of moving image and media art, and associated critical literature and scholarship historical and theoretical frameworks of interpretation for contemporary art and the moving image advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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Orla
28 Feb 23

Best aspect for me is student life, I’ve met some absolute amazing people in Kings that I know I’ll keep for years. I would say the worse aspect of King’s is the location for some..Read more

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Oisín
15 Feb 23

It is heavily integrated into the culture that the course is about (for example its proximity to the BFI and how a lot of the lecturers are themselves prominent voices in the..Read more

Entry requirements

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements

2:1 undergraduate honours degree in film studies, art history or a subject in which film, media or visual arts plays a significant part (candidates from other disciplines may be considered).

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme, you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

If students have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, their application may be considered if they can demonstrate significant relevant work experience or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

 

 

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28 Feb 23
Film Studies BA (Hons)
Best aspect for me is student life, I’ve met some absolute amazing people in Kings that I know I’ll keep for years. I would say the worse aspect of King’s is the location for some...
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Oisín
15 Feb 23
Film Studies BA (Hons)
It is heavily integrated into the culture that the course is about (for example its proximity to the BFI and how a lot of the lecturers are themselves prominent voices in the...
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