| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This flexible postgraduate program prepares students to work as creative practitioners in community settings. It develops practical and enterprise skills for a sustainable career in socially engaged art, with a focus on ethical engagement and fundraising. Students benefit from industry-based learning, small class sizes, and support for career development.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Focus:
This program prepares students to work as creative practitioners within community settings, outside of traditional cultural spaces like galleries or museums.
Objectives:
- Understand how artists apply their skills in social contexts.
- Develop practical and enterprise skills for a sustainable career.
- Broaden understanding of professional practice for those already working in socially engaged art or those who want to.
- Gain a formal qualification in a flexible manner.
Target Audience:
- Individuals with significant workplace experience seeking a formal qualification.
- Recent graduates of fine, contemporary, or performing arts courses wanting to apply their skills to community projects.
Delivery:
Flexible study options are available to accommodate those already working or wishing to.
Benefits:
- Gain qualifications for management positions within cultural organizations and festivals.
- Benefit from small class sizes for interaction and support.
- Develop as a reflective practitioner aware of both theory and practice in festivals and cultural management.
- Continue employment while studying.
- Learn from experts in diverse areas of applied and socially engaged art practices.
- Benefit from the program's location near the Edinburgh Festival.
- Be part of an international student cohort.
- Engage in industry-based learning with real-world assignments.
- Gain insights from key cultural organizations.
Outline:
Structure:
Complete three 20-credit modules for a PgCert (60 credits).
Modules:
- Core Modules:
- Social Practice: Working With People (20 credits): Develops practical skills for engaging with people, including dialogue, interpersonal skills, and group facilitation.
Exit Awards:
- PgCert in Applied Arts and Social Practice (60 credits)
- Can be used as credit towards the MA Applied Arts and Social Practice.
Progression:
After completing the PgCert, you can complete the MA on a part-time basis by taking three additional modules and a dissertation.
Single Module Option:
You can also register as an associate student to complete a single module for CPD.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Essays
- Reports
- Exams
- Presentations
Assessment Criteria:
Described as "the most practical of the modules" where students can engage with groups and communities to expand their skillsets and experience in working with people.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Case Studies
- Projects
Industry-based learning:
Students are required to undertake industry-based learning opportunities to put theory into practice. The program supports students in finding opportunities, but you are responsible for securing your own arrangements aligned with your interests.
Class Sizes:
Normally, there are around 10-15 students enrolled in the course each year.
Teaching Staff:
Information about the teaching staff is available on the program's webpage and includes details of their expertise and experience.
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
This course aims to help students develop freelance careers and meet the growing needs of organizations with community-based outreach departments.
Career Support:
The program provides support for students to develop their careers, including:
- Career advice and guidance
- Help with CV writing and interview skills
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Career Outcomes:
- Freelance artist
- Community arts worker
- Arts administrator
- Cultural manager
- Arts educator
Other:
Funded Places:
A number of funded places are available for students starting in September 2024.
