2010 Postgraduate Prospectus - University College Falmouth

Profes�onal Pra�ice
MA Art & Design Histories & Theories attracts
students who want to pursue careers in the arts
and cultural industries, as well as those who
study for the sheer pleasure of it. Professional
practice is an important aspect of the course
and Study Schools help students develop
professional skills in arts writing and gain
insights into how museums and galleries work.
An optional professional practice element exists
at the end of year one and you’ll be encouraged
to secure work placements in museums,
galleries or other cultural institutions. Previous
successful placements include the Victoria &
Albert Museum, the Crafts Council, Tate St Ives,
Newlyn Gallery and the Falmouth Art Gallery,
amongst others.
Students are encouraged to get involved with
professional projects, attend conferences and
write for academic journals and magazines. The
course recently hosted the Networks of Design
conference, at University College Falmouth.
Professor Bruno Latour, one of the most
respected experts in this field, was the keynote
speaker and the conference attracted over
300 delegates from across the world; with
over 150 speakers the conference gave
students unique access the latest work in
this fast developing field.
MA Art & Design Histories & Theories is also
actively involved in collaborative research
projects with the Tate, the Leach Pottery, the
St Ives Archives Trust and other arts providers
in the region, exploring art communities and
cultural practice in the South West.
University College Falmouth / 2010 Postgraduate Prospectus
How is the course assessed?
We create a supportive environment for lively
debate in which you develop your views and
benefit from exchange with others. There
are no formal exams, written assignments
will be submitted at the end of each unit, and
continuous written assessment and regular
tutorials help you to monitor your progress,
identify your weaknesses and develop your
strengths as the course progresses.
Facil�ies
You can take advantage of the excellent library
and information services across both campuses,
with up-to-date publications in art and design,
a wide range of journals, collections, and
research database facilities accessible through
the library database within College and remotely
via the internet.
Both campuses also offer advanced IT
facilities with a range of specialist and general
software. All students have access to a Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE) through which
to communicate with each other and course
tutors, collaborate on group projects and access
a range of online resources, including lecture
podcasts, our library of selected texts, videos
and images and ‘Coming to Terms’- a glossary
of specialist terminology. Please note that
access to a broadband-enabled computer will
be needed for students to take advantage of
the VLE.
Library staff provide online tutorial support for
individual projects and students can sign up
for a wide range of IT workshops. Academic
Support staff are there to guide those less
confident about essay writing, and there are
excellent services for students who are dyslexic.
There’s also a rapidly developing postgraduate
culture at Falmouth and you’re encouraged to
access the MA shared lecture programme of
visiting speakers.