Artist Teachers and Contemporary Practices MA

This programme has developed from the collaboration of Goldsmiths, Tate Modern, and the national Artist Teacher Scheme, to enable art educators to engage practically and theoretically with contemporary studio practice, research and pedagogy. It is designed for teachers and educators keen to keep in touch with contemporary practice, and is suitable for primary and secondary teachers with a special interest in art, as well as for subject co-ordinators, and community, further education, or gallery art educators. The part-time structure of the programme, its duration and contact hours are designed to accommodate professional teachers and educators with substantial existing commitments and workload. There are evening, weekend and occasionally vacation teaching sessions as part of the national Arts Council of England and NSEAD Artist Teacher Scheme, the course incorporates optional summer schools, workshops and support networks. What you study The MA comprises three main areas: studio practice, the history and theory of contemporary art and gallery practices, and the study of contemporary art education. There are three year-long practice-based studio and exhibition modules, running concurrently with two essay-based modules. The options take advantage of the modules available from the broad range offered in the MA in Education: Culture, Language & Identity or an Art Psychotherapy module. The MA is based at the Department of Educational Studies, largely in the studio spaces on New Cross Road, as well as at Tate Modern, Bankside. Experienced art education studio tutors will provide induction, access to workshops and tuition on the studio modules. Assessment: Studio modules: exhibition, statement and viva voce theory modules: essay. Skills: Advanced theoretical, critical and practical studio skills in art education. Careers: The programme is designed to provide and enhance continuing professional development for artist teachers, opening up opportunities for career advancement and enriching current professional practice.

This programme has developed from the collaboration of Goldsmiths, Tate Modern, and the national Artist Teacher Scheme, to enable art educators to engage practically and theoretically with contemporary studio practice, research and pedagogy. It is designed for teachers and educators keen to keep in touch with contemporary practice, and is suitable for primary and secondary teachers with a special interest in art, as well as for subject co-ordinators, and community, further education, or ga...