Fine Art MA

Birmingham City University

Embark on a transformative journey with our MA Fine Art program, where contemporary practice is considered in relation to art histories, philosophies, theory, and the global. Based in the vibrant city of Birmingham, MA Fine Art brings together a diverse community of international creative visual thinkers and makers with the aim of cultivating innovative, imaginative, and self-reflexive approaches to making contemporary art. Our course encourages a plurality of visions based on individual, proposal-led study, whilst encouraging a range of media exploration. From drawing, painting and print, to sculpture, digital media and performance, our program allows you to experiment with a variety of artistic techniques and develop your unique voice through analogue and digital processes. Whilst on the postgraduate program you will explore relevant themes & develop professional strategies, delving into the material, political, cultural, and theoretical factors shaping contemporary fine art. You'll gain hands-on experience in professional production, advanced research methods, contextual understanding and effective dissemination of your work. You will build connections and expand your horizons by immersing yourself in a creative learning environment that nurtures collaboration within the art discipline and beyond. You will be encouraged to engage with the exciting Birmingham art scene and connect with wider art ecologies, preparing you for a confident future in the creative industries.

Birmingham School of Art