The MA Fine Art at Southampton Solent University is your opportunity to elevate your artistic practice to a professional standard, preparing you for a dynamic career in the visual arts or wider creative industries. You will explore and experiment across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, performance, and installation, or choose to focus on a specific discipline. This postgraduate degree encourages a rigorous understanding of theoretical contexts and contemporary artists, ensuring your creative output is both technically accomplished and critically informed. It is designed for aspiring artists ready to refine their vision and professional capabilities.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is delivered over one year, immersing you in a vibrant creative environment. You will work on modules such as Fine Art Practice 1 and 2, culminating in a substantial Master's Project where you will design, execute, and present an individually demanding piece of work. The Professional Development module, enhanced by an industry speaker programme and support from the Solent Careers team, will equip you with sector knowledge for long-term career planning. You will graduate with a refined artistic practice and a strong portfolio, ready for roles as an artist, curator, or in other creative fields.