The Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices Masters Degree at Birmingham City University is designed for ambitious artists and designers seeking to deepen their professional practice within the hybrid nature of contemporary art and design culture. You will explore how to apply diverse art and design methodologies to challenge conventional viewpoints and push creative boundaries. This course is ideal for those who wish to work across mediums, processes, and working methods, engaging with fields such as photography, installation, print, digital media, sculpture, illustration, and curatorial practice.
This full-time, on-campus Masters course is delivered over 12 months, guiding you through core modules like Practices and Processes in Art and Design, Advanced Practice 2, Research in Practice, and a substantial Major Project. You will also have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules, including Contemporary Philosophy and Aesthetics or Creative Publishing and Public Dissemination, allowing you to tailor your studies. You will graduate with a refined, interdisciplinary practice ready for a career in the dynamic creative industries.