UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
1. Awarding Institution / Body University of Central Lancashire, Preston
2. Teaching Institution University of Central Lancashire, Preston
3. University School/Centre Art, Design and Fashion
4. External Accreditation n/a
5. Title of Final Award MA Fine Art Studio Practice
6. Modes of Attendance offered Full & Part Time
7. UCAS Code n/a
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
Art & Design
9. Other external influences n/a
10.Date of production/revision of this form
March 2010
11. Aims of the Programme:To give students the opportunities to:
Design and realise a studio based project that explores the relationships between artists, art processes, location and audience to be presented in the public domain.
Demonstrate a significant creative and contextual studio practice related to appropriate debates in the contemporary, the social and the historical.
Demonstrate creative ambition by the production of an advanced Studio Project & Contextual Report in relation to contemporary debates in Fine Art.
Develop strategies, skills and creative networks to facilitate Professional Practice and employability.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and UnderstandingThe Modules are taught to:A1. Demonstrate the application of appropriate research methodologies.
A2. Devise a formal proposal to realise an advanced studio project
A3. Realise a Studio Project and Contextual Report appropriate to issues and debates in contemporary art and culture.
A4. Present and document a significant body of professional work in an exhibition demonstrating creative ambition, innovation in critical, creative and theoretical contexts
Teaching and Learning Methods
The modules are taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, student led seminars and group presentations.
Assessment methods
1. Student seminar presentation and documentation of a research context.
2. Through a submission of a research proposal and seminar presentation.
3. Evidence of creative ambition, application of fine art processes through a critical and contextual study.
4. Public presentation of the finished Project realising the aims of the project proposal through experimentation, critical and contextual study.
B. Subject-specific skillsThe Modules are taught to:B1. Develop research methodologies to propose, execute and realise a studio project related to in debates in contemporary art.
B2. Ability to prepare a formal proposal for studio artwork in a professional context
to contextualise and document a post graduate project to facilitate the innovative production of contemporary art.
B3. The ability to demonstrate creative ambition and present an advanced Studio Project in a professional context and to document and display a thematic body of innovative visual work.
B4. The ability to locate, negotiate, resource and manage a studio project within the creative industries and the ability to define and address relevant audiences.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The modules are taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, student led seminars and group presentations.
Assessment methods
1. Through documentation, analysis and synthesis of information from a range of research sources.
2. Evidence of critical analytical, creative and contextual skills.
3. Evidence of the appropriate selection, exploitation and manipulation of media process.
4. Presentation and documentation of a Project Proposal.
5. Evidence of critical and creative evaluation and development of technical and contextual resources in artwork & documentation.
6. Evidence of successful negotiation, meeting deadlines and presentation of the Project.
7. Through the Contextual Report and related studies, visual, verbal and written presentations.
8. Professional Practice and Case Studies, evidence of interaction with audience, public presentation and publicity.
9. Through the significant Project presentation and demonstration of site interventions or exhibition conventions with appropriate contextual documentation and creative ambition.
C. Thinking SkillsThe Modules are taught to:C1. Evaluate research methodologies and processes.
C2. Contextual analysis and synthesis and the application of creative and critical
skills in developing the relationships of theory and practice.
C3. Define debate and develop strategies to evaluate approaches to professional practice.
C4. Design and critique a Studio Project and Contextual Report
Teaching and Learning Methods
The modules are taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, student led seminars and group presentations.
Assessment methods
1. Through the location, selection and synthesis of reference material.2. Presentation of research, development of art works in critical, ambitious and
appropriate context.3. Evidence of analysis and evaluation of the debates and issues of contemporary
contextual practice.4. Demonstration in a appropriate professional context
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal developmentThe Modules are taught to:D1. Plan and organise a personal programme of study work and produce a body of professional work within proposed and agreed deadlines and develop competencies in information technology, word processing and image manipulation and related technological process.
D2. The ability to critique and reflect different approaches to learning to develop professional and employability skills and evaluate and respond to changing needs and develop an appreciation and understanding of audience, constituency and cultural diversity.
D3. The ability to negotiate, manage and resource a studio project and to locate, compile and apply appropriate research methods in the furtherance of performance outcomes.
D4. Create a significant body of professional work with reference to a personal development plan and develop effective communication skills by oral, verbal or visual means.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The modules are taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, student led seminars and group presentations.
Assessment methods1. Evidence of student resourcefulness and time management by meeting defined
deadlines
2. Through the selection of appropriate processes, documentation and the critical demonstration of art practice
3. Evidence of problem solving, critical and contextual study skills and creative production.
4. By creative ambition & project development to strategic presentation and publication deadlines.
5. Evidence of participation in studio discourses, presentations and written assignments.
6. Through the development of social constructs and participation and empowerment of others. Case study and working within a team.
7. Evidence of creative and effective selection, presentation and deployment of I.T. processes.
8. The ability to sustain an advanced post-graduate programme.
9. Evidence through Case study, Project and Contextual Report and evidence of critical analysis and creative ambition
13. Programme Structures* 14.Awards and Credits*
Level Module Code
Module Title Credit rating
All Level 7 Modules
FA4001
FA4002 FA4003
FA4004
FA4006FA4010
FA4008FA4005
Research Methods in Fine Art
Initiating a studio projectProfessional Practice
Studio Practice: Project DevelopmentTate Gallery ModuleStudent Initiated Module
MA Contextual ReportMA Fine Art Degree Project
20
2020
20
2020
2080
Post Graduate CertificateRequires 60 credits at Level 7
Post Graduate DiplomaRequires 120 credits at Level 7
Masters DegreeRequires 180 credits at Level 7
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal development planning is intrinsic to and embedded in this MA Programme in Fine Art. Students make a project proposal as part of the Applications process which is then continually developed and refined throughout the course starting in Semester 1 through the ‘Research Methods’ and ‘Initiating a Studio Project’ modules. Students make an initial presentation which includes a skills audit and analysis to develop evaluation and self-critical skills through a reflective synopsis of previous work and a personal reflection of achievement [strengths and weaknesses] which they use as a critical platform for developing the ‘MA Project’. Project Development facilitates resourcefulness, organisational ability and initiative. The MA course develops students’ communication skills both verbally and visually through a rigorous programme of personal and professional presentations which include seminars, studio crits and the tutorial process. These educational discourses focus students’ personal development planning in short term and long term outcomes and career goals. In addition the ‘Professional Practice’ Module develops a strategic evaluation of career possibilities within the art world, education and the creative and cultural industries.
16. Admissions criteriaProgramme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The course is designed for graduates in fine art, artists, and arts practitioners within the creative industries or other potential applicants from art and design who consider they have established an area of research, which is appropriate and relevant to the MA in Fine Art. In addition, potential students could also include, for example, community-based professionals, activists engaged with location, geographers, anthropologists, historians and applicants with experience of the built or rural environment who seek to develop their social experiences in a fine art context. These applicants will have to demonstrate the potential to develop their ideas within a creative, critical and theoretical framework related to debates in contemporary art. Previous academic or professional experience will be taken into account at interview and credited for admissions to the appropriate pathway or level.
The University of Central Lancashire has a purpose and policy to practice inclusivity and welcomes applications from students with differing educational needs.
Prospective students should have the equivalent of a good honours degree in a recognised area of art and design or appropriate professional experience related to the post-graduate route in Fine Art. Applicants are welcomed and will be considered in relation to their application statement and/or visual submission. Please contact the admissions team if you need advice on application and if you have the potential to
benefit from and complete a post-graduate award in fine art. A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application.
Students who wish to apply for AHRC Funding must make an MA application before 21 February, to submit the AHRC Application with a research proposal and two referees to the MA Course Leader by 21 March of the given year. Please note the AHRC Awards are based on the quality of the Research Proposal, the Referees Reports and the level of the BA Hons Degree [ normally a good First Class Honours]
17. Key sources of information about the programme
The University of Central Lancashire Website MA Course Fact Sheet MA Course Brochures and Exhibition catalogues Fine Art staff & student website – www.uclan.ac.uk/centrecontemporaryart
and www.anotherplace.org and www.uclan.ac.uk/edau EDAU [Electronic and Digital Arts Unit]– and links to staff individual sites
Contacts: School of Art, Design and Performance 01772 893180 or Pete Clarke, MA Course Leader 01772 893956, Email [email protected]
18.Curriculum Skills Map: MA Fine Art: Studio Practice
Programme Learning Outcomes
LevelModule Code Module Title
Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O)
Knowledge and understanding Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills
Other skills relevant to employability and
personal development
A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4
LEV
EL 7
FA4001Research Methods in Fine Art
COMP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FA4002 Initiating a studio project
COMP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FA4003 Professional Practice
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FA4004 Studio PracticeProject Development COMP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FA4005 MA Fine Art Degree Project
COMP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FA4008 MA Contextual Report
COMP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FA4006 Tate Gallery Module
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
FA4010 Student Initiated Module
O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
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