MA talk - Rowan Bailey.

As well as a talk from Tim, we also had Rowan Bailey who came in to talk to us about the prospect of doing an Masters after finishing our degree.

There are two options that she spoke about, being:
-Taught MA in digital media/graphic design.
-MA by research (a research degree).

Taught MA:

She showed us a breakdown of how the MA is set out in its modules and what is done on it:

Creative methods in Art and design:
Engagement in resource of creative methods to help develop ideas.
Meet guest speakers, research active staff, PGR students.
Develop knowledge, understanding and application.
Guiding in Project Proposal development - project planning for 12 months of study.
UniLearn contains resources for practice-led subjects in art and design.

Facilities:

New Postgraduate Suite in Creative Arts building - CAAG/07.
State of the art equipment - new Macs/PCs, Wacom pen software for design work.
Students also have access to photography studios and print facilities.


This is an overview of what the MA course offers and the basics of how it is set up. This was on a flyer that Rowan left for us to look at if we were interested. I don't think that studying for an MA is something that I am going to pursue, but at least I know where the information is if I want to know any more about it and consider doing it.

Features of postgraduate study in the department:
Providing an opportunity to advance technical skills for the creative and cultural industries.
Foster multidisciplinary working to build creative innovation and entrepreneurship skills.
Helping develop a strong portfolio for future employment.

MA by Research (a research degree):

Much more self-directed.
Write a proposal to carry through MA by Research - this is the starting point.
Have a supervisory team; a Lead and Co Supervisor (have meetings with them to talk about the project and its development).
Usually balanced between practice and writing - 25,000 words or equivalent to negotiate.
2:1 entry.

Asked to regularly attend PGR training sessions. These include:
Guest lectures.
Sessions on methodologies.
Speakers discussing research degree projects.
Readings groups.
PGR student led symposium - present work.
Student led activities.
Access to Research Centre activities.

Facilities:
Access to a PGR suite in Queen Street Buildings.
Study spaces (not studios).
Students have access to photography studios and print facilities.

The Research Proposal structure:


Overall, I found this talk from Rowan Bailey really helpful as it gave me information I previously did not have as I hadn't done much research on the route of doing an MA. Although I still don't think I want to do one, I am happy that we have been given all of the information we need and therefore if I decide at a later date that I am interested, I can do some research myself.

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