About the programme
The MA in Fine Arts is a research-based programme for artists. The programme provides a learning environment that prepares you to achieve a level of professional excellence required by the demands of the changing landscape of contemporary art. It also fosters a deep inquiry into artistic practices through research.
A pioneering programme in Singapore that has produced numerous award-winning artists working globally, it features a multidisciplinary teaching faculty consisting of practising artists, writers and curators from Singapore and around the world.
It is the only practice-based programme in Singapore that emphasises a multidisciplinary approach while generating individual self-discipline, knowledge and discoveries that enable the realisation of your artistic vocabulary. The programme will equip you with the appropriate expertise and academic rigour to pursue a higher level of independent research work such as a PhD in any number of arts-related fields.
The MA Fine Arts programme’s core concerns around contemporary art attract a diverse body of students who crosses disciplines and geographies to undertake a critical reflection and contemplation in art. Whether focusing your research area within a certain mode of expression, or choosing to work via an interdisciplinary approach, the programme enables you to acquire critical, theoretical and historical discourses, and cultivate your practice through a firm grounding in studio experimentation and innovation.
The programme prides itself in working towards the sustainability of an artist by preparing graduates for a rapidly-evolving art landscape. Singapore’s strategic geographic and culturally connected position in Southeast Asia, as well as the country’s investment in arts infrastructure has created a burgeoning arts industry that not only offers myriad opportunities for artists but also facilitates cross-pollination of renowned artistic talent and contemporary art discourse to cross-pollinate.
The programme’s stellar, dedicated faculty spans a wide range of academic and artistic backgrounds. Accomplished academics and artists in their own right, they provide you with individualised attention and support alongside a distinguished roster of guest lecturers, international artists, curators and critics amidst the vibrant ecosystem of fellow candidates.
Through such a rich context and diverse international exposure, you will have ample opportunities to further contemporary art discourses through your own research and practice, and graduate with global appeal.
