Fine Art

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

January, September

Course content

This course is designed to propel you forward as an artist and creative leader in today’s dynamic art world. Get ready to explore, experiment, and collaborate in a vibrant community of artists and thinkers. You'll gain:

· Creative leadership: advance your understanding of your role as an artist and leader in the creative sector.

· Global perspectives: dive into key themes and discourses in local and global contemporary art contexts.

· Collaborative community: join a community of artists united by shared and unique goals.

· Innovative practice: develop your studio practice through creative, experimental, and research-informed methods central to today’s art scene.

· Professional growth: expand your intellectual and professional horizons with world-leading tuition and exclusive access to the MIMA partnership and Middlesbrough Collection.

Unlock your potential and deepen your connection with the art world at an advanced level as you unlock limitless creative opportunities, allowing you to turn your passion into a fulfilling career. Whether you're drawn to traditional media or cutting-edge contemporary practices, the skills and vision you develop prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the art world and beyond.

Here are some exciting paths available after completing your degree: professional artist, art curator, art director, art educator, creative entrepreneur, art therapist, public artist, art consultant, set or prop designer.

Top reasons to study this course at Teesside University:

1. Collaborative modules: our MA courses include interdisciplinary modules where you’ll can interact with people from other MA subject areas, widening your perspectives and network. Modules are also delivered in a condensed way to help you balance your other commitments.

2. Industry-standard facilities: you have access to our wood, metal, print, photography, and fabric workshops, providing space to explore new techniques.. Our technical team support you to realise concepts that might have seemed impossible to achieve.

3. Personal studio: your own studio for the duration of your studies, a personal space to make, experiment and think critically about your work in a supportive environment with your peer community.

4. Expert teaching: you learn from accomplished and award-winning practising artists and curators who have presented their work nationally and internationally.

5. Get creative: our course and campus are powered by Adobe and Apple. We’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus and the only Apple-accredited University, equipping you with the digital tools and resources to hone your creative skills.

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Fees and funding

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