Fine Art MA
Birmingham City University
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Our MA Fine Art Master’s course embraces art practice, in whatever form it takes (drawing, painting, sculpture, print, photography, installation, lens-based media, performance, participatory, interdisciplinary and expanded practice) and in whichever circumstance it occurs.It is conceptual at heart, pursuing strong ideas and challenges of art in real life. The artist Joseph Beuys, working in Social Sculpture, famously said: Each and every man has the most precious building in the world in his ...Read more

Our MA Fine Art Master’s course embraces art practice, in whatever form it takes (drawing, painting, sculpture, print, photography, installation, lens-based media, performance, participatory, interdisciplinary and expanded practice) and in whichever circumstance it occurs.

It is conceptual at heart, pursuing strong ideas and challenges of art in real life. The artist Joseph Beuys, working in Social Sculpture, famously said: "Each and every man has the most precious building in the world in his head, feelings and free will. And the French poet Baudelaire said: the best form of art criticism is another work of art."

We agree and so art is considered in relationship to philosophy, art history and theory, contemporary discourse and global contexts, establishing critical frameworks in which artists make work. We also have strong links with art galleries and artists communities, including East side Projects led by Gavin Wade and Céline Cordorelli.

What's covered in the course?

This expansive programme offers you a specialist education in Fine Art with both core practice modules and optional modules, that change to reflect contemporary ways of practising. These have included: Philosophy and Aesthetics; Social Practices in the Visual Arts; Creative Publishing; Technical Methods; Small Arts Business Set up; Models and Methods of Curatorial Practice and Photography as Research. These help develop and frame your practice whilst also introducing you to contemporary contexts and debates.

It will enable you to take risks, be imaginative and self reflexive in the development of your work. It builds your confidence, enhances your critical and analytical skills and prepares you for a career in the creative sector.

Enhancing employability skills

As you study this course you will develop a set of transferrable skills such as creative problem solving, communication and presentation skills, adaptability and flexibility, independence and teamwork, and good time management.

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57/81
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53rd
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Hannah
15 Dec 23

We have had troubles with the facilities being flooded at the school of art building and due to this we have had a lot of workshops being cancelled. Due to the school of art..Read more

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Keira
12 Dec 23

I love the technicians and help on making things within my course, I love the environment and the fact we have our own building. I dislike how the course is structured for..Read more

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Entry requirements

BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art or Art and Design, or other Arts-based Degree course, related subject. The minimum academic qualification required is a 2:2 award. Those with equivalent prior professional or life experience will also be considered.

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£9,820 per year

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£19,485 per year

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£19,485 per year

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Hannah
15 Dec 23
Fine Art BA (Hons)
We have had troubles with the facilities being flooded at the school of art building and due to this we have had a lot of workshops being cancelled. Due to the school of art...
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Keira
12 Dec 23
Fine Art BA (Hons)
I love the technicians and help on making things within my course, I love the environment and the fact we have our own building. I dislike how the course is structured for...
Read more
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Birmingham City University
Margaret Street Birmingham B3 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Snow Hill  0.1 miles away
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