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Anglia Ruskin PG Prospectus - Navitas

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CambridgeMaster of Fine Art(MFA)Taught coursesstudent perspectiveLength of courseFT 2 yearsStart dateSeptemberEntry requirements• Educated to the level of BA with second-classhonours (not necessarily in Fine Art),and with a suitable portfolio of artistic work;or holder of the BFA qualification.FeesFind out how much your course will cost byvisiting our online course fees calculator atwww.anglia.ac.uk/coursefees or for moreinformation call one of our Contact CentreAdvisers on 0845 271 3333.For further informationCall our Contact Centre on 0845 271 3333or email: answers@anglia.ac.ukor visit: www.anglia.ac.ukHow to applyApplication details are available from ourContact Centre.This is an advanced qualificationfor studio practitioners inFine Art, taught at theCambridge School of Art,provider of education inthe arts since 1858.The focus is on practical artistic work, with asubordinate element of supporting written work.Students may work in one or more of thefollowing media: painting, sculpture, printmaking,photography, film/video, audio, digital arts.The course culminates in a public exhibitionof students’ work, centred on the University’s<strong>Ruskin</strong> Gallery in Cambridge.Course contentIn the early phase of the course, briefs are set.Students may select the media in which theyare realised.As students progress they work on self-generatedbodies of artistic work of increasing scale andambition in their chosen media.Methods of teaching and learningThe teaching team comprises established andemergent artists, and includes expertise acrossthe full range of available media.Teaching and learning activities include briefingsand introductory lectures; workshop sessions in thevarious media; seminars; visits to exhibitions andscreenings; small group and individual tutorials.AssessmentGroup critiques and individual tutorials furnishformative assessment.Summative assessment at each stage comprisesevaluation of a submitted body of artistic work,together with its supporting research materialsand written statement.Benefits to youThis course gives you the opportunityto develop a substantial body of artisticwork within a well-equipped environment,supported by an expert teaching team ofpractising artists, and confirmed by theaward of an advanced qualification.Benefits to your organisationFor higher educational institutions and artsorganisations, this is an excellent developmentopportunity for early-career staff who wouldbenefit from a higher qualification in the fieldof contemporary studio fine arts.Special features• Well equipped for all artistic media,including one of the best printmaking resourcesin England, a substantial sculpture workshop,and extensive photographic and video facilities.• Study at the heart of the historic city ofCambridge with its wealth of artistic traditionand resources.• The School runs its own public art gallery,the <strong>Ruskin</strong> Gallery.• This course meets the Guidelines on MFAStandards of the College Art Association, USA.Professional qualifications/exemptionsStudents successfully completing the firstthree semesters of this course are eligible forthe award of MA Fine Art. Students alreadyholding a recognised MA Fine Art are exemptfrom these three semesters of study, and mayenter level eight directly.CareersThe central focus of the MFA in completinga substantial body of artistic work makes it astrong platform from which to launch a careeras a professional artist.In addition, the MFA is widely recognised(including in the US and the Far East) as themost fitting advanced qualification for highereducation teachers in the fine arts.“The lecturers bring knowledgeand expertise from very currentwork experience.”Craig AshleyMA Arts Management64 Call our Contact Centre 0845 271 3333 for more informationweb www.anglia.ac.ukemail answers@anglia.ac.uk 65

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