Swansea Metropolitan University, MA, Fine Art (Contemporary Dialogues)
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| Part-time |
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years: 3 |
| Full-time |
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years: 2 |
Part 1 consists of 2 semesters in which critical theories are introduced and related to personal practice; in semester 1 practical and theory modules interact to enable students to explore the dialectical relationship between individual identity and the wider social group issues; these are supported by a module introducing research methods; in semester 2, the practical work is related to the 2nd dialectic which drives creativity: that between nature and culture; modules relating art to the environment, and art considered as cultural communication inform the practice; student-led presentations provide the opportunity to explore these relationships between theory and practice; part 2 consists of the major practical project which runs over the academic year; this is student-directed, under supervision, and, together with a written report of 6-8000 words, forms the final submission for the Master's; an option to submit a written dissertation of 25000 words in lieu of a major practical project is available.
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