Visual Practice

University of Sunderland
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesPhotographyArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

Follow a chosen visual practice discipline, from Contemporary Fine Art, Photography, Glass, or Ceramics. Re-evaluate, experiment and test new ideas, while collaborating with peers to extend your contemporary practice. Grow your practice in a creatively stimulating environment and establish yourself as a creative professional.

This Masters will enable you to develop your personal visual practice and follow your own interests and aspirations. You'll follow a chosen pathway for the duration of your MA study, with the option to be awarded with one of the following:

MA Visual Practice: Contemporary Fine Art MA Visual Practice: Photography MA Visual Practice: Glass MA Visual Practice: Ceramics We do not have a ‘house style’, instead you'll be encouraged and supported to uncover your own focus through independent creativity. You’ll improve your technical ability through expert support, using our excellent facilities, and will develop academic skills in research and communication.

You'll work alongside a diverse range of established artists, theorists, writers, curators, and specialist technicians to develop your practice and professional career, and you'll meet, share practice, and collaborate with staff and peers from a variety of disciplines as part of the MA Visual Practice community.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Sunderland

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Sunderland

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sunderland
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Photography, Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design