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Media Art – (M.Sc.)
University of Dundee
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,910 - ≈ € 13,188 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dundee / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Dundee
Rated as the top art and design institution in Scotland and one of the best in the UK (RAE 2008), Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design is recognised as a leader of art and design education. We are one of the few art and design institutions in the UK that is part of a world class University, renowned for its pioneering research and creative practice. This commitment to excellence infuses all that we do.
- Research-led teaching and learning environment, brings together art and design with real links across the University and beyond to industry, cultural and professional bodies
- Study alongside creative practitioners from art, design and the creative industries, we encourage interdisciplinary approaches, advisors allocated to your core area of study
- Staff are active in research, many with international reputations who have published and exhibited nationally and internationally
- Benefit from a truly international interdisciplinary environment; postgraduate students have come from all over the world to advance existing knowledge of contemporary media art
- Professional emphasis, regardless of individual approaches and applications supported by masterclasses, workshops, individual tutorials, student-led critiques, core lectures, seminars and study trips
- Opportunities for work placements, and short study exchange to an institution in another country
- Develop an ambitious body of work across a broad range of media including web and interactive media, installation, digital film, photography, performance, dance, curation, animation and sound art
Aims of the Programme:
The MSc Media Art programme aims to optimise the dynamic relationship between art and technology to its full, in its expanded view of core and related disciplines such as computing, interactive media, film and artistic practice.
The programme is multidisciplinary and we seek students from a variety of disciplines to achieve that synergy. Whether you have a background from fine art, communication design or technology, we develop the understanding, knowledge and skill in a personal programme of study and research skills and methods relevant to Media Art and creative practice.
Contents
The Masters is a one-year programme, across three semesters. Core modules and optional modules provide a balanced curriculum.
Masters students are required to attain 180 credits which comprise seven modules, as follows. PGDiploma students take 120 credits, PGCertificate students take 60 credits.
Semester 1 Enhancing Practice 20 credits
Context & Review 20 credits
Research Skills and Methods 20 credits
Semester 2 Advanced Production 20 credits
Futures 20 credits (a suite of elective modules, student select one of three, 20 credits)
Reflection on Practice 20 credits
Semester 3 Realisation for Creative Practice 60 credits
One week at the beginning of the first semester is dedicated to induction and diagnostic testing to establish where support is required, especially for international students.
DJCAD operates a Reading Week during week 6 of the first semester. Reading Week is designated as five days where there are no timetabled taught classes. However, all students are expected to carry out either assigned work or self-directed work during this period. All University facilities are open during Reading Week with students expected to attend the University as usual.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first or second class honours degree in an appropriate discipline, although applicants with other qualifications or relevant professional experience will also be considered.
With the application form, candidates should upload the following:
Project Proposal:
300-500 words setting out the context and focus of your area of study. The proposal should state the research question or issue that you wish to address, demonstrating knowledge of work already done in the area by other designers and detailing your relevant skills. Outline what value the project will have for your practice as a designer and what benefits it will bring to others. The proposal will be treated as open and flexible and will evolve as your study progresses.
Portfolio:
An electronic portfolio (PowerPoint or PDF) of 20 images showing previous design work including a short explanation of the project and evidence of process. (Images 72dpi and no larger than 1024x768). For online portfolios, please provide the URL. All work in portfolios must be candidate's own work and a written declaration of this should be included in the 'Additional information' section. Group work may of course be included, indicating your contribution.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
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