The Fine Art MFA is a studio-based and research-centred programme supported by studio-led seminars arising from the creative and critical interests of students and staff. Students are admitted into one studio discipline: painting, sculpture or fine art media (which includes electronic media, photography, print, film and video). What and how will I learn? The programme aims to provide an intellectual and creative environment in which talented fine art graduates may develop their individual potential as professional artists and pursue independent research in their chosen studio area whilst developing a critical awareness of the broadening intellectual and cultural contexts of fine art. Degree Structure Students undertake courses to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of one studio discipline (75%) and a core course in Critical Studies (25%). Core Modules Critical Studies Dissertationreport All students undertake a critical study of an equivalence to 3,000 words, which may be in a form other than a conventional written essay, though not of an exclusively visual nature. Options Painting (Studio discipline) Sculpture (Studio discipline) Fine Art Media (Studio discipline) Further details available on subject website: http:www.ucl.ac.uksladeslade09gStudmamfa.php The programme is studio-based and students develop their own work with tutorial and technical assistance according to their individual needs. The taught component is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Assessment is by review, a 3,000 word essay, an oral presentation and a final examination of studio work in the form of an exhibition. Why should I study this degree at UCL? The Slade School of Fine Art is one of England's leading university departments for research in Fine Art, and approaches the study and practice of art in an enquiring, investigative, experimental and research-minded way. All Slade staff are actively involved in research as well as teaching and between them have a broad and diverse range of interests and expertise. Students benefit from expanded and enhanced studio space and facilities, including a large research centre and project space in the Woburn Square studios. The Slade's central location enables easy access to a wide range of unparalleled learning resources including many important galleries, museums, libraries, cultural institutions and theatres. Your future career The programme aims to develop student's individual potential, and most graduates of the course go on to freelance careers as artists, sculptors, photographers, etc. It also provides an excellent foundation for further doctoral research. Other first career destinations of recent graduates include: The Mall Galleries: Technician West Dean College: Artist-in-Residence Central St Martins School of Art and Design: Associate Lecturer William Morris Academy: Practical Programmes Assistant Constantine: Gallery Services Coordinator Art Gallery of Ontario: Customer Service Coordinator Moore Gallery: Technician Entry Requirements MFA applicants should normally be of graduate standing. Exceptionally, an applicant may be considered whose previous education and professional experience are deemed by UCL to be equivalent to graduate level. How to apply The application deadline for all applicants is 5 January. Late applications will not be considered under any circumstances. All candidates are invited to submit a portfolio for inspection and shortlisted candidates are normally invited for interview. Who can apply? Having received good preparation in the history, theory and practice of art or a related field at undergraduate level, the emphasis for graduate students is on advanced personal research, as a thorough preparation for professional practice andor further doctoral study in the field. Funding The Slade School has a number of small scholarships. For further details please visit: http:www.ucl.ac.uksladeslade09gStudprizes.php Applicants who wish t
The Fine Art MFA is a studio-based and research-centred programme supported by studio-led seminars arising from the creative and critical interests of students and staff. Students are admitted into one studio discipline: painting, sculpture or fine art media (which includes electronic media, photography, print, film and video). What and how will I learn? The programme aims to provide an intellectual and creative environment in which talented fine art graduates may develop their individual ...
