MA in Artist Teachers & Contemporary Practices, Goldsmiths, University of London

MA in Artist Teachers & Contemporary Practices

This is an exciting programme designed to engage students in a range of study that includes practical and theoretical work. To achieve this we have partnerships with internationally renowned artist educators, arts education institutions, theorists and Goldsmiths’ Research Centre for Arts and Learning . The programme is designed for artist/practitioners, teachers/educators, in informal and formal learning contexts to strengthen their overlapping practices through individual and collaborative research.

"The great thing I get from the weekly meetings is the socialising with other art teachers and practitioners, who are all bringing their own interests and experiences with them. It is so good to be able to share ideas and problems within such a supportive group."

Nicki, MA in Artist Teachers & Contemporary Practices

Length:
1 year full-time or 2-5 years part-time.

Applying:

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You will be asked to bring a small portfolio of work (electronic or hardcopy) to interview as a starting point for discussion, comprising of either current or past practice.

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Entrance requirements:

Degree or equivalent in an appropriate arts-based area and experience in learning contexts with a commitment to arts education. If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.

Funding:

May be available from schools’ CPD budgets.

Careers:
The programme is designed to provide and enhance continuing professional development for artist teachers, opening up opportunities for career advancement and enriching current professional practice.

Skills:
Advanced theoretical, critical and practical skills in art pedagogy.

Fees:
Please see Tuition fees.

Staff research interests:
Please see Staff research interests.

Contact the department:
Contact Tara Page or Natalie Cassius

About the department:
Educational Studies

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The structure of the programme and its duration are designed to be flexible. Most contact time is conducted during the evening, however there are weekend and occasionally vacation teaching sessions; as part of the national Arts Council of England and NSEAD Artist Teacher Scheme, the course incorporates optional summer schools (workshops and support networks).

What you study

The MAAT will draw on your artistic and pedagogical practices and be underpinned with theories of art, learning and critical and dialogical pedagogical theories and philosophies. The MAAT is based at the Department of Educational Studies, largely in the studio spaces on New Cross Road, as well as at Tate Modern, Bankside.

You need to complete 180 CAT points. You may be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate if you exit after completing 60 CAT points, (one third of the programme) or a Postgraduate Diploma 120 CAT points (two thirds of the programme).

Practitioners who already have existing M-level credits may transfer these on to the MA.

Find out more about the programme structure and examples of routes.

Assessment

Exhibition, statement, viva voce, essay.

See what some of our current students think.

Virtual tour

See a virtual tour of the Educational Studies Studio, 310NXR

Register your interest

If you register your interest in this programme we will keep you informed about open days and send you relevant further information. If you subsequently decide to apply for this programme you will be able to use the same login details to apply.