The MA Painting at Arts University Bournemouth invites you to explore the dynamic and increasingly relevant field of contemporary painting practice. As this discipline experiences a significant resurgence, demonstrated by major exhibitions and critical attention, this postgraduate course offers a dedicated space to investigate painting's unique position within visual arts. You will delve into the materiality of the painted object, its rich global cultural history, and the essential relationship between artist and medium, preparing you to establish a distinctive voice in fine art. This Master's degree is designed for those ready to engage deeply with painting theory and application.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, your MA Painting journey at Arts University Bournemouth is built upon a cross-fertilisation of practical application and contemporary painting discourse. Through independent studio practice, critiques, workshops, and seminars led by leading practitioners and academics, you will develop advanced understanding and confidence in situating your creative work. You will explore units such as 'The Painted Language' and 'Everything in its Wrong Place', fostering material exploration and critical dialogue. Upon graduation, you will present a resolved body of work, ready for exhibition, and be equipped for diverse professional pathways within the contemporary art world.