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The Contemporary Art Practice MA program is designed to help you grow as an artist, professional, and academic. We will support you in developing research methods and personal goals that match your creative practice and career ambitions. You’ll learn about new trends in contemporary art, such as presentation, installation, and curatorial issues, and how to use research to guide your creative choices.
Flexible Exit Options: Depending on the credits you earn, you can leave the course with a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.
Creative Exploration: We encourage bold experimentation so you can carve your path in the global creative world.
Collaborative Learning: Benefit from working in studio groups and receive personalized teaching.
Expert Guidance: Our team of active artists and researchers will teach you using current research and the latest technologies.
Industry Connections: Our partnerships with local creative and cultural centres, like Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Curve, Embrace Arts, and Leicester Print Workshop, give you opportunities to showcase your work and connect with professionals in the industry.
Excellent Facilities: The award-winning Vijay Patel building provides space and resources for art and design students to develop their ideas.
Skilled Support: You'll be supported by a team of skilled technicians and have access to various workshops, including metal, wood, plaster, resin, CAD facilities, photographic darkrooms, studios, and editing suites.
