The Master of Arts in Creative Arts (Visual and Critical Studies) at Technological University Dublin offers you a focused postgraduate exploration into the complexities of contemporary visual culture. This programme is ideal for graduates with backgrounds in visual culture, art history, design history, or philosophy of art who seek to deepen their analytical skills through rigorous archival and textual research. You will engage with critical debates and historical discussions, positioning yourself at the forefront of understanding how visual culture shapes our world. This MA is one of five specialist pathways within the Creative Arts Masters Platform, fostering a dynamic interdisciplinary environment.
You will study this Master of Arts degree full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in core modules such as Research Methods and Discourses in Contemporary Art and Design, alongside Discipline Specific project work. The syllabus includes opportunities for project initiation, development, and realisation, allowing you to hone your research and critical analysis skills. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from a blend of theoretical engagement and practical application, preparing you for further academic research or for careers in curatorial practice, arts administration, cultural criticism, and related fields.