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Course overview
Falmouth School of Art challenges student artists to explore and address both the contemporary moment and the developing future. On this online MA course, you’ll learn to build a sustainable practice that engages with global political, economic, social and ecological change.
You’ll be supported to experiment and collaborate within an international network of peers and professionals. Our lecturers and tutors are practising artists, curators, writers and researchers, building knowledge cooperatively with students in flexible online spaces. You’ll make a body of work that culminates in an ambitious public-facing project, wherever you are in the world.
Job outcomes
- Practicing artist
- Curator and
- Arts teacher, lecturer or technician
- Art critic
- Art exhibition or festival organiser
What you'll learn
hroughout this online Fine Art MA, you'll be challenged to experiment while developing and situating your practice within relevant fields of critical art practice. Foregrounding the importance of sustainability, collaboration and professional, ethical practice, you'll grow the ambition of your work as an artist.
Modules
The modules have been specifically designed to be studied in a non-linear order, with the order in which you’ll study the modules depending on when you begin the course.
MA
You will need to complete four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit Major Project (180 credits in total). All modules on the course are compulsory and must be passed in order to complete the award.
From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details for the MA.
PGDip
You will need to complete four 30-credit modules (120 credits in total), and will not complete a Major Project.
From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details for the PGDip.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
2 years
Based on the total learning time for the Postgraduate online courses, an average study week can be up to 25 hours. As our online courses are intended to be flexible, the time required to study will vary based on the level of study, the module week, and individual learning pace.
Delivery
You'll learn through a blend of recorded learning content, learning activities, guest talks, tasks and discussion forums, which you'll access via our dedicated virtual learning environment. This is also where you'll find all key documentation, get course announcements and access extensive learning resources.
Entry requirements
An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply.
We'll ask you to provide a portfolio of your most recent work when you apply. You'll need to submit a PDF or single link to your online portfolio. Your portfolio should include 10-15 images, films, or audio artworks. All of the pieces should be captioned with their title, material, size, duration, and date. Please also provide a 300-500 word portfolio statement that outlines the ideas and intentions of your practice.
Course features
Why study this course at Falmouth?
Be supported to try new ways of working, deepen your material knowledge and develop your analytical skills
Be informed by the wide range of expertise our artist lecturers and tutors bring to the course, supported by a dynamic programme of online guest lectures and workshops
Build an understanding of historical and contemporary contexts, networks and opportunities within the professional art world
Consider the impact of your practice and ask how it engages with global conversations
Resources and support
Dedicated easy-to-use virtual learning environment (VLE)
Accessible online audio / visual content
A Student Advisor to support you throughout your studies and access to our Student Support Services
Access to our Employability Service
24/7 access to Falmouth's extensive online library of contextual books, journals and resources
Access to online software tutorials at LinkedIn Learning
Students' Union community
Optional in-person events
Invitation to attend alumni events
Assessment
Assessment provides the course team with a means of offering tailored guidance alongside advice on how to progress knowledge and skills in key areas that relate to the course Learning Outcomes. The course team will identify your strengths and weaknesses as an individual and discuss them with you throughout your time on the course.
You will be assessed via coursework at the end of each module in the form of visual, verbal and written assignments. You will also receive regular feedback via webinars, Q&As and workshops with your peers.
About Falmouth University
Level up your career with a transformational online degree from Falmouth University.
With over a century of art school history behind us, creativity is the foundation of everything we do. But we’re always pushing forward, fusing creativity with technology to forge new disciplines and invent the industries of tomorrow.
All online courses are studied 100% remotely, enabling you to achieve your creative ambitions at a time and place that suits you.
Studying online at Falmouth University means you can:
Join our global community of creatives defining the future.
Study with a platform developed by award-winning learning designers - and with the same expert standard of teaching as our on-campus degrees.
Get taught by successful industry professionals and inspiring guest lecturers.
You can work while studying online
The design of our online degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere. You can also study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working. All recorded learning content can be replayed at any time, so it can fit around work or lifestyle commitments.
Get supportive, rigorous degree-level teaching online
Studying online is the ideal option for those looking for flexibility while elevating their creative career prospects. Our online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught and learned online. This means that they're crafted specifically for you to study remotely.
Through a combination of recorded learning content, learning activities, tutorials, and collaborative work, you'll be encouraged to push your limits, explore your creativity, and develop professional skills and expertise that make you ready for industry.
Creative collaboration
Here at Falmouth, we encourage open innovation throughout your online studies. This might mean participating in stimulating discussions with your fellow students or working together on projects to develop your teamwork skills.
It'll give you the chance to push each other's creative boundaries and connect with your global learning community.
In-person events
We offer optional in-person events for our online students that usually happen twice a year. They're great opportunities to meet your peers and tutors and to explore course-related topics through additional activities and discussions.
You'll hear from industry experts, offering professional contexts for your learning and a deeper insight into your chosen industry.
