Programme Specification
MA Art and Design (Studio Practice) (p/t)
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | School of the Arts - pre 2017 |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MA |
Programme title | ART AND DESIGN (STUDIO PRACTICE) |
Programme code | ACPT02 |
Length of programme | Mode = part-time |
UCAS code | |
Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/departments/arts/artanddesignstudiopractice/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 03 Sep 2014 10:44:55 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To develop in students a range of advanced conceptual, practical and professional skills that will enable them to realise their creative aspirations.
- To extend students’ conceptual thinking and research skills in order to consolidate their individual practice.
- To enhance the practice of art and design, through increased acquaintance with historical precedents, contemporary practice, and emerging technologies.
- To enable a critical synthesis between intellectual understanding and technical skill.
- To instill in students the ability to articulate sophisticated ideas visually, verbally and in writing.
- To enable students to identify their own personal direction and understand their role within the industry and the community.
- To develop student's awareness and knowledge of the professional and ethical context within their discipline.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
- The QAA Policy Statement on a structured and supported process for personal development
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Deploy current theoretical and methodological approaches.
- Engaging the major concepts, values and debates in art and design practice.
- Interprete ideas in specialised fields of study both verbally and in writing.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Conceptualise and critically develop abstract ideas in response to existing theoretical, methodological or practical concerns.
- Systematically use advanced problem solving, research and enquiry to address signifcant issues within their practice.
- Synthesise ideas and apply knowledge in unfamiliar contexts to generate innovative and transformative solutions.
- Anaylse and evaluate complex, incomplete or contradictory data as part of the creative process.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to :
- Adapt analogue and digital approaches to produce advanced quality art and/or design work.
- Perform autonomously to improve personal practice against sectoral best practice.
- Demonstrate team working and organisational ability to realise goals.
- Consider and incorporate an ethical dimension to practice through negotiation.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to :
- Reflect on and adapt own actions to connect and improve known and unknown situations.
- Maintain and refine effective visual, verbal and written communication.
- Exploit relevant research literature and other sources of primary and secondary information.
4. Programme structure
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Status |
SAP001 |
Proposing Practice |
15 |
Compulsory |
SAP002 |
Situating Practice |
25 |
Compulsory |
SAP003 |
Practice, Research and Entrepreneurial Skills |
20 |
Compulsory |
SAP004 |
Exploring Materials Processes and Techniques |
40 |
Compulsory |
SAP006 |
Research Methods and Methodologies |
20 |
Compulsory |
SAP009 |
Final Project |
60 |
Compulsory |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI and additional requirements stated within these regulations.
5.2 With the approval of the School of the Arts, candidates may obtain not more than 60 credits, either from postgraduate programmes of the University, or, with the approval of Senate, from advanced degree studies or their equivalent at another higher education institution in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.
5.3 For the award of M.A. candidates must obtain 180 module credits
5.4 All taught modules will be assessed on the basis of coursework
5.5 A candidate will normally be permitted to proceed to the Final Project after studying taught modules with a total modular weight of 120.
5.6 In accordance with the Regulation XXI, candidates who have the right of re-assessment in a module will be offered an opportunity to be re-assessed in a special assessment period.
5.7 Any student failing to meet the requirements for achieving credit in a module has the automatic right of reassessment on one occasion only. Candidates who have a right of reassessment in a module can opt for reassessment at an earlier date than that of the next routine assessment of the module with the agreement of the programme coordinator.