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Design - Critical Practice MA – (M.A.)
Goldsmiths, University of London
Department of Design| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Start Date: | September | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme emphasises the development of a critical practice through a two-fold consideration of context - examining theoretical or speculative issues alongside those involving practical or material concerns. By engaging with the way discourses infuse design practice, and exploring how practice itself may contribute to evolving design discourse, you will develop knowledge and understanding through active enquiry and reflective process.
Three strands of study will introduce you to a range of theories and discourses inherent to design practice. You will review and explore the methods and processes used to research and produce design-related ideas, work on briefs that are linked to your theoretical studies, and eventually focus on a major project through which you will develop your design interests and concerns.
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If you do not have a related undergraduate degree we also welcome those who have significant practical experience in a design-related field: you will be judged on the relevance of your previous work experience, and on your art and/or design work. We will also consider applicants who do not have a design-related background but who have engaged in research either in academia (as students or academics) or at work. We expect a high standard of achievement in design or other creative practice, and competencies in the use of equipment used to produce design work (IT and/or manufacture workshop skills). You need to present, in portfolio and at interview, evidence of evolved critical and creative thinking in design. If your first language is not English, you should normally have a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS or equivalent.
Along with your completed application form please include examples of your work: slides (approximately 12), a CD-ROM, or another appropriate representation accessible on generally used software; please include an index which outlines the concerns and ideas in what you have submitted (200-500 words) and a brief description of individual pieces (including scale, materials and collaborators and object performance where relevant). You should also submit a brief written statement (approximately 250 words), outlining your reasons for wishing to undertake this degree.
At interview you present a portfolio of work that may include a range of art and/or design pieces, sketch books, and samples of written assignments. We encourage international (non-EU) applicants to attend for interview if possible. We are flexible with interview dates to allow you to arrange other college visits/interviews whilst you are in the UK. If you cannot attend in person, we will ask you to send a portfolio (slides or photographs or CD-ROMs accessible on generally used software) of your art/design work with written explanations of selected pieces. Copies of essays in English are also required. If possible we also conduct a telephone interview.
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| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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