
Overview
This Public Art and Performance programme at London Metropolitan University encourages a practical and industry-minded approach to exploring how contemporary art experiences engage with the public. It runs collaborations with national and international art organisations, which so far have included: Tate Modern, City of London Corporation, Artichoke, the ICA, Ca' Pesaro in Venice, RMIT in Melbourne, Museum of Public Space in Bologna and The Monument to the Great Fire of London. This MA programme is one of the founding members of the International Masters Network for Art in Public Space, developing links with leading masters in this area, across the world. The course also enjoys a unique connection with CREATURE (London Met's own research centre for Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement), particularly with its strand Public-Face: through this, our MA graduates are invited to continue to be part of our thriving research community.
The course is designed to develop career paths for artists, curators and facilitators interested in any creative medium (visual art, performance, video, installation, sculpture and digital art), with a specific focus on developing public-facing projects.
With funding bodies such as Arts Council England demanding that inclusivity and audience engagement are championed, the course also delves into the question of arts funding and how to gain commissions and promote yourself as an art professional.
After the course
Build your knowledge of the art world and discover careers in a growing field within the industry. Career opportunities include:
- professional artists, whose work explores the idea of public engagement, communicated in any medium, including visual art and performance
- performance practitioners, exploring audience interaction and participation
- project leaders and facilitators in the field of public engagement, working creatively with teams and partners
- managers and administrators in public art, outreach and participation
- curators of public programmes and events
- academics and communicators in the field of public art and public engagement
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Focus: Public Art, Funding and Commissioning
- Professional Focus: Project Managing Public Art
- Project as Professional Practice
- Public Art and Performative Practices
- Research for Practice
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Theatre & Dance View 384 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
You will be required to have:
- a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject discipline
A full university application form will need to be submitted, which includes a detailed statement to support your application to the course. You should also submit an up-to-date CV and copies of award certificates.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
16225 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16225 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9300 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Part-time
- UK: £1,035 per 20 credits
- International: £1,805 per 20 credits
Living costs for City of London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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