Falmouth University, Master, "MFA: Art, Design, Media, Performance, and Writing"

The MFA at Falmouth is a project-based, interdisciplinary Masters course which is designed for creative practitioners from all backgrounds; theatre makers, photographers, visual artists, performance and creative writers, designers, musicians and sound artists, film-makers, digital artists and games designers.

The creative synergy of this group is an important aspect of this course. 
You will begin by interrogating your own practice in two ways. First, in partnership with supervisors and through a series of practical exercises, you will deepen your understanding of where your practice lies and of what it consists. Second, you will be able to enrich and widen your practice through engagement with the multi-disciplinary cohort of fellow students and through contact with other artists, including practitioners/tutors based at Falmouth.

Both these approaches entail a mixture of practice and critical discourse. Out of this grows a proposal for a substantial project that may be independent or collaborative, perhaps located within a professional context, and which will constitute a significant calling card post-MFA.

 Falmouth's MFA is rigorous and demanding, but its rewards are exponential. 
From within the course, other possibilities will emerge. These include studying abroad (eg an Erasmus Intensive at the University of Madrid), showing work-in-progress in public venues in the region and beyond, and collaborating with international arts organisations.

The MFA is a nationally and internationally recognised qualification. It is widely understood to hone an individual's talent, motivation and interest while establishing an awareness of market for their creativity and experience.

Facilities

MFA students are generally expected to have an established practice with their own studio or workspace off campus, but access to Falmouth's extensive workshop facilities and equipment at Falmouth can be negotiated, including:

• The Media Centre and Photography Centres, which include hi-spec still and digital video equipment
• The Design Centre with CAD machines, laser cutting and printing equipment
• The Performance Centre with designated spaces, practice rooms and recording equipment
• Students will have full access to our IT facilities and comprehensive library resources.