Program Overview
This MA Design Interdisciplinary Practice program equips students with knowledge and expertise in multidisciplinary art practice, fostering a deep understanding of research strategies and sustainable society practices. Through core modules and a final design project, students develop essential business skills, guided by professionally active faculty. The program prepares graduates for successful careers in the creative industries, offering potential career paths in art and science collaboration, exhibitions, and further research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This MA Design Interdisciplinary Practice program is designed to equip students with knowledge and expertise in multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary art practice. The program is curated to ensure students gain a deep understanding of the skills required for success in creative, professional, and academic contexts. The program explores research strategies that cross disciplinary boundaries, developing individual and collaborative practice. The course also emphasizes the importance of sustainable society practices, featuring environmental, social, moral and ethical considerations. It presents new and evolving opportunities for students to develop their practice within a thriving, international creative community. Students develop essential business knowledge, including writing for publication, posters, and journals. Instruction is provided by professionally-active faculty who use their knowledge and experience to transform student development.
Outline:
The program includes four core modules, each worth 30 credits, followed by a final design project worth 60 credits.
Modules:
- Engagement, Immersion and Practice
- Creative Research Methods
- Transitional Skills
- Transdisciplinary Practice
- Thesis and Masters Design Exposition
Assessment:
Assessment is conducted through a series of coursework (typically a portfolio), including evaluations of practical work for each module.
Teaching:
Wrexham University is dedicated to supporting students in maximizing their academic potential. Workshops and support sessions are offered in areas such as academic writing, effective note-taking, and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors. The university Inclusion team provides appropriate guidance and support for students requiring reasonable adjustments.
Careers:
The program equips students with employable skills for successful careers in the creative industries, working in art and design interdisciplinary practices.
Potential Career Paths:
- Art and Science Collaborative Projects
- Ceramic Studios
- Educational Organizations
- Graphic Design Companies
- Game Art Studios
- Exhibitions
- Festivals and Public Speaking
- Further Research and PhD study
Other:
This program has been developed to respond to the changing face of design, incorporating collaborative interdisciplinary practice from Wrexham University researchers into socially engaged practice. The faculty will support and encourage students to find internships and work placements with local and regional organizations. Students will learn creative management techniques and important business principles to underpin their creative and imaginative progress, and to help prepare them for a successful career.
Additional Program Features:
- Understanding and engagement with contemporary practices, issues, technologies, and exhibits
- Integration into a vibrant international creative community
- Instruction from professionally active faculty who engage in expositions, industry-related events, conferences, and publications
- Research activities that encourage innovative practice and professional networking
