Course Overview

Enjoying a growing resurgence in the last decade, recent exhibitions such as Painters Painters at the Saatchi Gallery and upcoming Radical Figures: Painting in the New Millennium at the Whitechapel gallery demonstrate a renewed interest in painting and acknowledgement of its unique and innovative position within contemporary visual practice. Painting defines its particular practice through the peculiarities of the painted field; the making materiality of the unique object; a globally acknowledged cultural history; the dedicated and dynamic relationship of the painted object to the painter. The MA Painting course will explore this innovative and expansive territory in-depth, dedicating itself to specialist study at the postgraduate level. This specialism is reflected in the course content, delivery, and dedicated studio/workshop facilities. Staffed by leading practitioners and academics, focused painting technicians, and visiting experts in the field; delivering a program built upon the cross-fertilization of practical application with an understanding of contemporary painting discourse. Further engagement with practicing artists, art world professionals, and partner institutions will enable a connected and informed masters student. You will, through individual studio practice and a dedicated program, come to an advanced level of understanding of both painting theory and application whilst mapping your position within this territory.

General Eligibility

As part of your application, we require a portfolio of your work. You can find out more about what to include in your portfolio by downloading our Portfolio Guidelines.

Part Time Work Details

N/A

Language Requirement

• IELTS score of 6.5 or above