Arts and Learning

Overview

Why study MA Arts and Learning (MAAL) at Goldsmiths, University of London ?

• You’ll be taught by staff who are nationally and internationally renowned and published artist researcher teachers.
• You’ll draw on the international scope of contemporary art practices in London. This degree has partnerships with international galleries including Tate Modern, the Whitechapel Gallery and the Showroom Gallery.
• The programme places a strong emphasis on student-centred and directed learning. Teaching sessions and personal tutorials will draw on the critical reflection and development of your artist teacher practices, including artistic, theoretical, political, and learning and teaching concerns.
• You’ll be part of a diverse student community, and will have the opportunity to develop and maintain collaborative peer networks and support.
• You’ll have access to an extensive programme of guest lectures, presentations and projects. In the past, this has included talks from: Grayson Perry, Yinka Shonibare, Sonia Boyce, Susan Pui San Lok, Danny Devenny, Mark Ervine, Marty Lyons and John Matthews, hosted through our Centre for Arts and Learning (CAL).

• The MAAL can be a pathway before or after the completion of a UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) programme, such as the PGCE (Secondary): Art & Design.

Skills

Through the programme, you’ll develop independent thinking, understand theoretical underpinning, and the ability to question and have confidence in your ideas and practice - skills that will benefit you throughout your chosen career. You'll also develop:

• critical and analytical skills
• creative and practical skills
• ability to express complex and sophisticated ideas with clarity and confidence
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• IT skills

As a MAAL alumna, you’ll continue to research and engage in the presentation of your practices through practice, exhibitions, socially-engaged projects, international conferences and international journals.

Careers

Our graduates have an outstanding employment record in the fields of education, galleries/museums, social work/charity, health, public administration and welfare with the majority of graduates gaining full-time employment in a variety of careers including:

• Teacher, lecturer, tutor
• Heads of Faculties/Departments
• Community artists
• Gallery educators/curators
• Practicing artists/photographers