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Institute for International Research in Glass | postgraduate | ma

MA Glass at the University of Sunderland

MA/PgD/PgC Glass
 Course Mode: Full-Time
UCAS Code: CID175
Duration: 1 Year

Introduction to the programme

Students on this programme will develop a synergy of both creative ideas and technical skills to a professional level with a focus on one of the three main areas of the subject: Hot Glass, Kiln Glass, or Architectural Glass.

In addition the programme aims to:
  • encourage independent innovative creativity to develop a student's individual perspective and aspirations /li>
  • encourage the student to identify, locate, develop and test their personal working approaches, skills, and ideas in response to contemporary and historical issues as relevant
  • develop and deepen knowledge of relevant skills and issues relating to a student's individual perspective of practice through specialist technical and theoretical support
  • develop relevant professional research, communication and scholarly skills to support a student's career aspirations.
The University of Sunderland has been teaching Glass for over 30 years and is now one of the key providers in Europe. The University's Glass provision was greatly enhanced when the department moved into new studio spaces at the National Glass Centre in 2001. Since then the level of equipment and space has been further enhanced with over 1 million pounds of external funding in the last two years. This gives Masters students access to a unique range of equipment including:
  • perhaps the largest kiln for casting in education in Western Europe
  • a large water-jet cutter
  • a professional hot glass workshop
  • mould making area
  • large cold workshop
  • print studio
  • and computer suite.

The department is also a centre of diverse, creative and academic activity in the form of artist access, skills programmes and research. The University's Institute for International Research in Glass (IIRG) has a lively visiting speaker programme of invited professional artists and curators. As part of IIRG the Gateway to Glass website is a major educational resource for Glass. All staff associated with the programme are engaged in professional practice or research.

We also have developing links with Bullseye Glass Co, Schott International and Daum.

The programme has a proven track record of attracting a broad range of students in terms of age, nationality, and background. Students have joined the programme having studied or worked in diverse contexts, such as glass, ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewellery, architecture, interior design, engineering and photography.

Contact time

The full-time mode consists of one academic year (45 weeks), each stage consists of 15 weeks study. Due to the practice based nature of the programme, students are expected to attend the university on a full-time basis.

Career Opportunities

The skills that you gain through the programme will further our career within the cultural sector. A Masters degree makes you standout when it comes to taking up new opportunities. The degree will also open the door to further studies and professional development.

Many graduates become glass artists working on a freelance basis. Many former graduates have successfully set up their own workshops in the region. Many go into art administration and education.

Work Experience

The programme has links with all of the major arts organisations in the region including Northern Arts and the NCCA in Sunderland. It has strong international links with USA, Finland and Czechoslovakia.

Teaching and Assessment

We teach through one-to-one critiques, seminars, individual and group tutorials, lectures, group work and a programme of visiting speakers.

Assessment is generally through a presentation of work. Critical Studies modules are assessed by presentations that are then expanded into short essays. Stage 3 is assessed by your practical work (80%) and a written report (20%).

For more information about MA Glass please contact:

Dr Kevin Petrie
MA Programme Leader
Telephone: +44 (0)191 5153610
Email: kevin.petrie@sunderland.ac.uk

 
 
 

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