Contemporary Fine Art - UH-000405

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Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: <a href="mailto:disability@hud.ac.uk">disability@hud.ac.uk</a>
 
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Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Fcourses%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cahu.courseloop%40hud.ac.uk%7Cb17200435abe4aab613708db3cc4b944%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638170587834177185%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LrqMb%2FzreYf90VrCoTMsb%2BPnYN%2BWu6mY6TAdBizZXrs%3D&amp;reserved=0">course finder website page</a>.
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:
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<li>An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification.</li>
<li>Alternative qualifications and/or significant experience may be accepted, subject to approval. </li>
</ul>
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Assessment of your application will also include review of a selection of your work in a portfolio which can also include relevant support and research material. This review can take place through a discussion of the portfolio in person with an academic tutor or, as is the case often with international applicants, through digital submission.

UH-000405 - Contemporary Fine Art

Masters Compulsory

Masters Core

Masters Optional

Masters Level

Structure

Master of Arts

Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

Develop advanced conceptual thinking and awareness of established, emerging and alternative technologies.

Systematically plan, negotiate and implement topical research to substantiate a coherent body of advanced contemporary fine art practice.

Organise and robustly plan work by clarifying personal tasks and facilitating appropriate use of the capacities of team members and/or peers in the analysis of complex issues.

Demonstrate initiative, self-direction and leadership in contexts of uncertainty, change and complexity.

Evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral, written and reflective professional communications to test, analyse and critically appraise project proposals.

Work efficiently as part of multi-disciplinary teams, drawing on the sum of experiences to effectively inform practice.

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how knowledge is advanced through research to produce clear creative and critical frameworks for professional practices.

Develop an advanced understanding of the requirements for multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary practices to fully appreciate the factors shaping the emerging techniques, standards, and processes across the subject of Art and Communication.

Be self-motivated with the ability to stand at the forefront of innovations and to work autonomously.

Be flexible and adapt to the needs and demands of continuous change in the creative global industries.

Critically appraise the importance of social, ethical, technological and cultural dimensions of contemporary fine art as applied to your personal practice and that of others.

Evidence advanced knowledge and understanding of the breadth of contemporary fine art practices such as, but not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, lens-based media, new media and performance. 

Systematically plan, organise and implement research, critically analyse and interpret data and effectively communicate ideas and information in an appropriate format observing strict academic and professional protocols.

Contribute to the principles and processes of contemporary fine art in supporting innovation within commercial or creative industries.

Evidence awareness and relevance of your work in relation to professional standards in contemporary fine art practice, such as through demonstrating self-direction and initiative in delivering a project or commission from inception to evaluation.

Acquire advanced personal management, self-confidence, motivation, future career and enterprise goals. 

The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system
 
Within the School students are represented at committee level from Student Panels to the School Board. Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations.
 
An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels.  External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process

UH-000405

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This programme specification document provides a concise summary of the main features of the Programme and the Learning Outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the Learning Outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the module study guide and course handbook.

Course Level
Each programme has a named course leader, normally based in the subject area, who has responsibility for the smooth operation of the course. The course leaders are also available for academic support, as are module leaders and other teaching staff.
 
Details of academic and personal support within the School and University are listed in the Student handbook
 
In addition, you can also expect support in the form of:
 
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<li>Course Handbook, updated annually, which gives all relevant information about the course and includes the key regulations and advice on the presentation of written work;</li>
<li>Module Handbooks and a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for each taught module;</li>
<li>Induction programme for new students;</li>
<li>Personal Tutors; Module Leaders</li>
<li>All students have access to PDP through regular meetings with your Personal Tutors and the Module Leaders;</li>
<li>The course will make any necessary adjustments to ensure that disabled students receive fair and equal treatment;</li>
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