The Master of Fine Art (MFA) and MA in Fine Art (MAFA) at Technological University of The Shannon are practice-based postgraduate programmes designed for artists ready to advance their professional practice. You will explore how artistic work can be positioned within a broad range of infrastructures and external centres of connectivity, directly scaffolding your professional development upon completion. This course is ideal for creative individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of artistic research methodologies, critical examination of practice, and the ecologies that sustain artistic endeavours. You will engage with the dynamic field of contemporary art, preparing for a career that demands both creative innovation and strategic professional awareness.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is studied over one year, immersing you in a curriculum that includes modules on Circuits of Dissemination, Critical & Contextual studies, Creative Practices of Knowledge, and Ecologies of Practice. You will dedicate significant time to a Major Project: Navigating Practice, a substantial body of work realised through distinct stages of negotiation, residency, and final execution. This hands-on approach, including opportunities for real-world engagement, ensures you develop a tangible portfolio and the professional acumen required to succeed. You will graduate with a robust understanding of artistic research and dissemination, ready to pursue diverse career paths within the creative industries.