The Contemporary Art Practice MA at De Montfort University is designed for aspiring artists ready to push the boundaries of their creative expression and professional development. You will engage with emerging trends in contemporary art, including installation, curatorial practices, and representational issues, developing robust research methods to inform your artistic decisions. This postgraduate degree encourages you to adopt a critical, personal stance within the globalised creative landscape, equipping you with the skills to produce and exhibit your work effectively and embrace change within the dynamic art world.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will immerse yourself in a studio environment, benefiting from workshops and expert guidance from research-active academics and exhibiting artists. The curriculum emphasizes experimental and curatorial practice, culminating in a peer-produced exhibition and a major professional exhibition of your individual body of work. You will also undertake a research residency, negotiating a project with an external partner. You will graduate with a strong portfolio, enhanced critical writing abilities, and the confidence to pursue a career as a practicing artist or in related creative industries.