MA Artists' Film & Moving Image

Program Overview

The MA Artists' Film & Moving Image program at Goldsmiths, University of London is a 12-month intensive program designed for artists and graduates working in the field of artists' film and moving image. The program emphasizes individual experience and knowledge, aiming to develop artists who innovate in the expanding field of moving image. Students are challenged to synthesize knowledge from the program's curriculum, linking practice, theory, and professional development. The program benefits from its location in London and strong affiliation with professional bodies and institutions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• Develop artists' practice and professional networks in the field of artists' film and moving image.
• Provide a reflective, informed, and decisive approach to moving image projects.
• Integrate practical and theoretical teaching methods.
• Consider the material display and discursive reception of artists' film and moving image.
• Emphasize professional development through mentoring, workshops, and study visits.

Description:

• This 12-month intensive program is designed for artists and graduates working in the field of artists' film and moving image.
• The program emphasizes individual experience and knowledge, aiming to develop artists who innovate in the expanding field of moving image.
• Students are challenged to synthesize knowledge from the program's curriculum, linking practice, theory, and professional development.
• The program benefits from its location in London and strong affiliation with professional bodies and institutions.

Outline:

Content:

• Artists' Film Practice
• Artists' Film Research Portfolio
• Histories, Contexts and Futures of Artists' Film

Structure:

• One full-time calendar year (two-year part-time option available for UK students).
• Student-centered learning, guided independent research, and studio practice across three terms.
• Final Degree Exhibition in July.
• Dissertation submitted at the end of August.

Course Schedule:

• Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms leading to a final degree exhibition.

Modules:

• Artists' Film Practice (90 credits): Develop a significant moving image project for exhibition in the Final Degree Exhibition.
• Artists' Film Research Portfolio (45 credits): Create a research portfolio supporting your moving image project.
• Histories, Contexts and Futures of Artists' Film (45 credits): Study the history, context, and future of artists' moving image.

Assessment:

• Project presentations leading to three examination elements: Research Portfolio, Final Degree Exhibition, and Dissertation.
• All three elements must be passed to successfully complete the program.

Teaching:

• Student-centered learning, guided independent research, and studio practice.
• Tutorials, seminar presentations, research skills training, workshops, mentoring, and masterclasses.
• Integration of discursive and practical teaching methods.
• Lecture series addressing the histories, contexts, and futures of artists' moving image.
• Practice-oriented seminars, workshops, and masterclasses.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers as independent artist filmmakers, academics, teachers, curators, writers, critics, and institutional and independent innovators.
• Students are introduced to leading professionals from the field of Artists' Film through workshops, seminars, and one-to-one meetings.
• The program provides opportunities for establishing professional networks and gaining experience in the production, display, and distribution of artists' film and moving image.
• Alumni have achieved success in the field, including nominations and wins at the Derek Jarman Award, the Turner Prize, and the Oscars.

Other:

• The program benefits from its location in London and its affiliation with professional bodies and institutions.
• Students have access to all the Department of Art's facilities, including art practice areas, dedicated postgraduate studios, and an Artists' Moving Image Research Studio.
• The program emphasizes the professional development of its students through mentoring, workshops, and study visits.

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £12520 Home - part-time: £6260 International - full-time: £22640 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. Funding opportunities