MA/PGDip/PGCert in Participatory & Community Arts, Goldsmiths, University of London

MA/PGDip/PGCert in Participatory & Community Arts

"The course has helped me to think critically about my practice and pursue working in new fields I have always been interested in. I have become friends with many of the people who work at Goldsmiths and found them genuinely nice, helpful and interesting."

Zach, MA Cross-Sectoral (Participatory) & Community Arts

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

Applying:

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Entrance requirements:

You should have an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant subject. As an alternative to the standard entrance requirements, you may have significant practical experience within professional and/or community arts as a practitioner and/or activist. In this case you will be asked to submit a portfolio outlining your achievements to date and reasons for wishing to study for this programme. If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.

Fees:
Please see Tuition fees.

Contact the department:
Contact Chrissie Tiller

About the department:
PACE

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This is an innovative programme for practising artists, arts graduates and workshop leaders who recognise the field of arts in other sectors as a valid and practical way of developing creative and socially engaged career paths.

The programme combines a balance between the development of practical skills with self-reflection and theoretical study aimed at deepening your understanding of the context of arts practice in sectors such as:

education
health
prison
youth work
business
community work

It also gives you a thorough grounding in the practical, theoretical and management skills necessary to develop your career.

Originally developed in partnership with National Theatre Education, the programme is delivered by a team of creative practitioners working across arts disciplines and offers pathways for both visual and performing artists of all kinds. The MA builds on and draws on Goldsmiths' excellent relationships with leading arts, community and cultural organisations across London.

Please note that the Certificate and Diploma are exit qualifications, and so where relevant are awarded to qualifying students who do not go on to work towards the MA.

What you study

You can choose from a number of pathways through the MA each of which combines contextual studies, reflective practice, project development and delivery and management skills

Core courses cover:

the reflective practitioner, the ethics and context of community arts and its cross-cultural perspectives
the planning, communication and skills necessary to deliver participatory arts workshops
current arts strategy and funding policies
core skills needed to deliver arts programmes and workshops

You also choose from options that may include the study of, for example:

creative learning and practice
working from process to product
digital media for social change
community engagement through visual practices

Assessment

Practical and written assignments; dissertation or a practice-based arts project, accompanied by a portfolio/case study.

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.