Jewellery and Related Products - MA
Master
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
The focus of this course is very much on developing your entrepreneurial spirit and helping you become the designer you want to be.
You will use a variety of materials, manufacturing techniques and processes.
The scope for design is very broad and builds on knowledge in the area of personal ornaments, body signification and decorative metal objects.
There are affinities with industrial design, fashion design, fine art and sculpture and content is often informed by philosophy, conceptualisation and critical theory.
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About this course
Project-based activities will develop creative, design and making skills and enhance your professional skills. You will develop concepts and products, analyse problems and reflect on the relationships between personal objectives, cultural values, market identities, prototyping techniques and new technologies.
You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research and advanced creative activity, alongside exhibiting originality in the application of knowledge.
You will demonstrate your practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in our discipline and create innovative new designs in jewellery and related products.
The course is based at our internationally renowned School of Jewellery, in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter. The historical facade of our Vittoria Street building conceals a contemporary environment including workshops, a specialist library, an atrium gallery and exhibition space.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
A good degree in Art and Design or recognised equivalent subject (degrees in business related and other theoretical subjects without evidence of advanced creative practice are not recognised as equivalent subjects).
A study proposal and portfolio that indicates development potential supported by evidence of high level creative work.
International students must hold a qualification recognised as graduate status and agreed by the Academic Registrar. They must also have appropriate English language skills.
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Subjects
- Applied
- Design
- Research
- Exploration
- Creative
- Complete
- Successfully
- Specialist Research
- Guaranteed
- Indicative
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 160 credits):
- Research and Applied Practice
- Creative Exploration
- Major Project
- Specialist Research Enquiry
- Work Placement
Additional information
Award: MA Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £15,900 per year
Jewellery and Related Products - MA