MA Fine Art
MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Lincoln School of Art and Design Lincoln An honours degree or substantial prior experience.
Introduction
The MA Fine Art aims to provide students with the ability to investigate appropriate research interests for the purpose of developing a body of fine art work, which clearly engages with levels of critical and intellectual rigour.
This programme enables students to continue a critical exploration of the ideas and interests established through their undergraduate experience, or long term professional practice. Students can elect to work in any fine art area – painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, lens or electronic media – or they may choose an inter-disciplinary approach. This is a practical, studio-based course, with core, compulsory units in critical theory, which intend to help students contextualise and locate their work within a contemporary and relevant framework of experience.
The MA Fine Art provides students with the procedures to locate relevant fine art contexts (and those outside the area) so work may develop authority through an acknowledgment of all attendant issues. Students will gain the level of attainment required to make realistic and appropriate registrations for research degrees.
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Aims
MA Fine Art aims to provide students with:
- The ability to identify appropriate research interests for the purpose of developing a body of fine art work, which clearly engages with levels of critical and intellectual rigour
- Procedures to locate relevant fine art contexts, and those outside the area, so work may develop an authority through an acknowledgment of all attendant issues
- Research skills that clearly distinguish between the needs and applications of the process
- The level of attainment required to make realistic and appropriate registrations for research degrees.
Content
- Research Methods
- Critical Report
- Studio Research
- Studio Practice
- Studio Practice and Exhibition.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching is through a seminar, tutorial and lecture programme.
There will be a formal review of work at the end of each semester. The final assessment for studio work will be through exhibition.
Careers
There are a range of options open to graduates to follow careers in arts-related fields, in museums and galleries as exhibition organisers, curators or educators. Some students choose to pursue a career as a practising artist or continue their research by registering for MRes, MPhil or PhD study. Recent graduates have gone on to obtain teaching posts in schools and in further and higher education.
Entry Requirements
Fine Art honours degree and evidence of study or substantial prior experience or a first degree in another subject. At interview all applicants are required to present a portfolio of recent Fine Art work.
Fees
| 2012 Entry | UK/EU | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £5,188 | £12,866 |
| Part-time | £29 per credit point | £72 per credit point |
| Placement (optional) | N/A | N/A |
| Assessment Only | £15 per credit point | £36 per credit point |
| 2013 Entry | ||
| Full-time | £6,485 | £13,886 |
For information about fees, scholarships and bursaries please see our Fees & Funding pages.
Contact
Dr Catherine Burge
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 895134
aadenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk
Student Comments
"I would recommend the MA Fine Art at Lincoln University to anyone who wants to develop their practice and critical analysis of their work. I found that the tutors provided both sensitive support and rigorous critical challenge, encouraging me to question developments in my studio practice. Throughout the two years access was available to many experienced and knowledgeable tutors/ artists within the tutorials, seminars and lectures. These engagements offered an enriched environment in which it was possible to develop both studio practice and allow personal growth. The variety of engagements with practicing artists allowed me to place my work within the wider context of the art world and to express my ideas with clarity and sound critical judgement. Most importantly, it’s a demanding course, but the tutors provide an environment within which to flourish and enjoy the developments that lead to real achievements." Gwen Tooke, Artist.
"The MA in Fine Art allowed me to explore my work in the light of contemporary art practice and understand my position within it. It has made me very confident and freed me from restrictive practices, giving me a clear future direction and sense of purpose." Gill Swift, Lecturer in Art, Northampton College.
"Several decades after my initial art training, the MA programme challenged me to critically look into and beyond my then current practice. The programme is interdisciplinary allowing total freedom of self directed research, responding with practical exploration and experimentation whilst engaging with fellow creatives. I found the environment creative and critically challenging but always totally supportive with regular one to one tutorials and group critiques, which were always helpful and thought provoking. I can confidently say that I had a very good learning experience in a pleasant well equipped environment supported by a team of dedicated staff. The part time route enabled me to continue with my working commitments as an FE lecturer." Tony Westby, Programme Leader, Art and Design Foundation Course, Boston College.
"I found the MA programme an engaging and challenging experience. It enabled me to refine my practice and take it to new heights, becoming the foundation of my art practice today. The learning experience and guidance I received on the MA course is something I will keep with me throughout my career." George Hardy. Artist
