The MA Contemporary Arts Practice at the University of Staffordshire is your opportunity to become a resilient and independent arts practitioner, equipped to navigate the dynamic landscape of contemporary art. This postgraduate degree is designed for those who wish to deepen their creative research and professional practice, engaging with critical discourses and the evolving dimensions of artistic expression. You will explore the vital relationships between local and global contexts, developing your capacity as a 'citizen-artist' through direct engagement with diverse environments and audiences. This course is ideal if you are driven to investigate new forms of public engagement and contribute to cultural infrastructure.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will immerse yourself in a supportive studio environment. You will develop your practice-based research through compulsory modules like 'Connected Practices' and 'Contexts Of Contemporary Practice', culminating in a significant 'Contemporary Practice Final Project'. Throughout the programme, you will benefit from structured critiques and tutorials, working alongside faculty who are active artists and researchers. You will graduate with enhanced creative project management skills and a robust portfolio, ready for a career as an independent and resilient arts practitioner.