About Printmaking MA in Middlesex University

Recent developments in digital printing have inspired a new generation of printmakers, combining modern and traditional approaches and revolutionising the field. On our MA Printmaking you will develop your own unique approach through practical work, research and critical understanding of your practice. The course will prepare you for working with innovative new materials and applications.

Why study MA Printmaking at Middlesex University?

Our Ma Printmaking is a highly practical course that enables you to explore your interests and enhance your skills through experimentation, research and critical analysis. Flexibly designed to meet the ambitions of students from a wide range of creative backgrounds, including illustration, fine art, and design, our course will equip you with the advanced skills, contemporary knowledge and industry insights you need to develop your own practice to a professional standard. The fusion of hand-made and digital forms provides the opportunity to explore a wide range of new and intermixed printing practices.

You will be taught by a diverse range of printmaking academics and industry professionals in the world-class facilities and specialist workshops in our £80 million Grove building, the home of arts and creative industries at Middlesex. With opportunities to build industry contacts and exhibit your work off-site, you'll also gain the employability skills, exposure and experiences you need to navigate a successful career path in today's competitive creative industries.

Course highlights

• Access to innovative software and equipment in our art and design facilities including 3D printers, large format digital printer, dark rooms, photographic studios, laser cutters and metalwork workshops
• An exhibition of your work in central London to create networking opportunities and build art and creative industry contacts in a professional environment
• Direct access to London's art world with valuable creative links to a range of galleries, printmakers, businesses, libraries and collections
• Access to international networking and academic opportunities, world-leading research and expertise through the Art & Design Research Institute (ADRI) on campus
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

What will you study on the MA Printmaking?

Each module is designed to be flexible, allowing you to bring your own printmaking interests to the assignments while extending the boundaries of your current artistic practice through experimentation, research, analysis, and creative exploration. The majority of this course is centred around developing and fully completing a substantial body of print-based work towards an external public exhibition. This will be supported by research reports and regular presentations on the progress of the project.

In the print workshop there is a large collection of metal and wood type, the possibility of working with printed textiles, and other unconventional approaches to printmaking. You can also learn to use the CAD workshop, including laser-cutting machines and several different 3D printers.

What will you gain?

You will have direct applied experience of relief, silk screen, lithography, etching and printing as well as modern digital printing techniques. You will have experience of making, displaying and promoting your printwork to a professional standard. You will also develop the skills to undertake detailed contextual research which will inform your work.

How is the MA Printmaking taught?

This course is divided into five modules taken over three semesters (if studied full time). Teaching combines practical and theoretical approaches to printmaking, and employs lectures, seminars, reading groups and practical projects.

You will attend lectures to facilitate discussion on key materials, explore concepts and theories, and examine case studies. Seminars are student-led sessions in which you will explore ideas in discussion, carry out practical tasks and practice research skills. In group and individual tutorials you will receive feedback from your tutors on work in progress and discuss your ideas for specific module assignments and projects.

Assessment

Your skills, knowledge and understanding will be entirely assessed by coursework including practical projects, oral presentations and supporting written work. There are no exams.

You will be assessed at the end of each module, progressing towards the final project. The final project module is assessed on a 3,000 word critical essay covering the ideas, sources, practical production and completion of your studio work.

• We normally require a second class honours degree 2:2 or above in an appropriate subject
• We will consider applications from students with academic backgrounds in areas including business, sociology and law as well as the arts
• Candidates with other degrees are welcome to apply provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of experience
• Candidates without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.
• You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components). 

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Middlesex University International Student Admissions

Middlesex University accepts students from all around the world and currently has over 160 international partnerships.

Application fee: 40 GBP

Academic Documents:

• Transcripts and certificates of all the educational institutions previously attended by the applicant.
• References
• CV or Resume
• Personal statement
• Language proficiency test scores
• Interviews, portfolio and auditions might also be required for some courses.

The transcripts must be either copy of the original documents on letter headed paper or with a stamp from the academic institution. Applicants must provide their permanent details like post address or email address. If applicants are looking for a research degree, they must also include a research proposal along with their application. This must outline their research plans and highlight which is of research interests them.

English Proficiency Test Score Required for International Students

The applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit one of the following test scores to Middlesex University. The minimum test scores required for both UG and PF courses are as follows:

Visa Process for International Students

• All international applicants need to have the Tier 4 visa clearance for six months.
• Applicant must be at least 16 years old in order to apply for a Tier 4 visa.
• Financial and documentation requirements need to be fulfilled by the applicant.
• Passports, travel documentation and a tuberculosis test result are required when applying for Tier 4 visa.
• A minimum of 40 points are required for Tier 4.
• Out of these 40 points, 30 points are for a valid CAS from a Tier 4 sponsor, which will be Middlesex University.
• 10 points are for financial means for college tuition, living costs and application fee.
• A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is sent to the applicant when he/she is admitted at the university.
• This CAS contains a reference number that must be stated on the visa application form.
• The validity of the visa depends upon the duration of the course taken by the applicant.