The MA Fine Art at Birmingham City University is your opportunity to deeply explore and advance your artistic practice within a vibrant postgraduate community. This Master's degree is designed for ambitious artists seeking to push the boundaries of their work, engaging critically with contemporary art discourse, philosophy, and global contexts. You will develop a sophisticated conceptual framework for your practice, investigating diverse forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, and interdisciplinary approaches. This course is ideal if you are driven by strong ideas and wish to challenge the conventions of art in real life.
You will undertake this full-time, on-campus Masters degree over 18 months, immersing yourself in studio practice and critical research. The curriculum includes core modules like Advanced Practice and Research in Practice, alongside a significant Major Project, allowing you to develop your individual artistic vision. You will also have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules, such as Discourses in Art and Design or Models and Methods of Curatorial Practice, to broaden your theoretical understanding. You will graduate with a substantial body of work and a refined critical voice, prepared for a career as a practising artist or in related cultural fields.