MA Ceramics & Maker Masters

The Masters in Ceramics at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a dedicated program that offers the perfect combination of practice, theory, and professional experience. This program enhances the student's existing skills and knowledge in ceramics within a distinctive and stimulating academic environment. It emphasizes working on individual creative practice, research and professional development towards creating a personal but exceptional body of work.Course Content: The course includes the development of a practice-based project in ceramics supported by experienced academics and practitioners. Students take part in learning seminars, workshops, and self-studio practice. It also introduces a research component including critical reviews and case studies. The teaching is project-based, with opportunities for work-based learning and to engage with the wider ceramics community.Key Modules: The MA Ceramics is comprised of both compulsory and optional modules. The compulsory ones include Practice 1, Theory 1, Practice 2, Theory 2, and Practice 3. Optional modules feature areas like Maker in Focus, Professional Engagement, Global Experiences, Field Project, Postgraduate Work Experience, Business Start-up, and Student Initiated Module. Future Careers: Graduates of this course can look forward to careers in a range of sectors including studio-based production, public art, curatorial work, arts administration, and freelance design. Other opportunities include applying for artist residencies, setting up their studios or promoting their work through gallery exhibitions and arts events or teaching ceramics in various settings.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.