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The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based, or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s), craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured framework.

The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based, or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s), craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured framework.

The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured framework.

The course welcomes applications for studio-based research projects and dissertations in the applied arts. Depending on the nature of the project, some textiles, ceramics, wood, metal and paper applied arts projects can be supported. We particularly welcome projects concerned with the theory of crafts and crafts practice.

The MA by Project is suitable for:
graduates who wish to further develop the practice and understanding they developed on their degree
established artists, craftspeople, and designers wishing to re-energise and transform their practice
those wanting to undertake specific research projects.

Past research projects have ranged from painting, drawing, jewellery, Korean identity and design, to researching the citole, Jenny harpsichord, chatelaine, Nelson’s bed, theories of studio practice, the tools used in a sixteenth century lute maker’s workshop, and the adaptation of an established craft practice for larger scale production.

The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based, or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s), craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation, undertaken by proposing a project to be carried through within a supportive and structured framework.

The course welcomes applications for projects concerned with developing drawing practices, as well as projects concerned with researching the parameters of drawing in a social context.

The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based, or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s), craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured framework.

The course welcomes applications for projects developing designs or exploring aspects of the development of furniture, its production, and market. Other suitable projects include research into aspects of furniture design practice, materials, processes, history or theory.

The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s), craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured framework.

The course welcomes applications for projects researching aspects of visual culture, either practice-based or dissertation.

Other suitable projects include:
developing interior designs
exploring aspects of the development of interior designs
research into interior design practice
design history
design theory, such as contemporary Oriental interior design

The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of independent work. The research project may be practice-based, or developed as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s), craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured framework.

The Master of Design Studies is designed for the architect, designer, artist, teacher, researcher, critic, cultural manager and communicator, which deals with the design variables differ from their experience, production and creation. The idea / concept of design in its multiple facets of social objectification, whether the structure, shape, or aesthetics of space, function and reception of the product or the image in its modes of representation, as its backbone and gives value social studies to graduate. The aim of the curriculum is to develop research skills and potentialize to overcome the particularities of the practice of design and thus deepen their theoretical foundations.

The exercise combines maestrante particular through a system of courses, seminars and workshops in which they approach problems, research / development, independent work and criticism, are assumed to be an alternative method to extend the skills designer. The novelty of the program lies in the approach to design from their various experiences of creation, communication and production. Because of this project and its implication for change, and in terms of competition and dynamic contemporary socio-productive.

The curriculum, with seventy-five credits, is structured around three areas: the epistemological eight credits, the axiological fourteen, and the practice / research / creation and fifty-three. Workshop on Research and Design I, II and II backbone transdisciplinary practice of mastery.

The workshop I worked on the self-referentiality, in connection with the exercise of the particular design maestrante, and combines the analysis with respect to the diversity of other creative fields. Workshop II correlates a finding against the individual processes, as de-construction, with the support of other confluence of theoretical and practical design. Workshop III A project in which he criticized the process, purpose and direction of change in the nature and method of this exercise, in relation to their personal poetics, and worked in Workshop I.

Seminars / Workshops offer elective maestrante andalusia interact with issues, problems and exercises in their respective fields of action or otherwise. Its purpose is to facilitate an expansion of its repertoire and professional critic.

Course Title Course # Credits
Hoffberger School of Painting I PT 6550A 9-12
Hoffberger School of Painting II PT 6550A 9-12
Hoffberger School of Painting III PT 6550A 9-12
Hoffberger School of Painting IV PT 6551A 9-12
Graduate Liberal Arts Seminars 12

Total Credits for the MFA in Painting: 60

Course Descriptions
Hoffberger School of Painting I
PT 5550A 12 credits
App. Offered fall. An intensive studio experience for first-year students focusing on independent work with frequent visits and critiques by the program’s director, artists-in-residence, and visiting artists. Prerequisite: Hoffberger students only.

Hoffberger School of Painting II
PT 5551A 12 credits
App. Offered spring. A continuation of PT 5550 for first-year Hoffberger students. Prerequisite: Hoffberger students only.

Hoffberger School of Painting III
PT 6550A 12 credits
App. Offered fall. An intensive studio experience for second-year Hoffberger students. Work is reviewed by the director and visiting artists. Students prepare work for the thesis exhibition. Prerequisite: Hoffberger students only.

Hoffberger School of Painting IV

PT 6551A 12 credits
App. Offered spring. A continuation of PT 6550A. Prerequisite: Hoffberger students only.

Hoffberger School of Painting aims to assist students in finding their uniqueness and manifesting their discoveries in art. Hoffberger is primarily a graduate school of painting, the art of creating a world on a two-dimensional surface. Through frequent critiques, discussions, and dialogues with the director, the artist-in-residence, and visiting artists, as well as trips to major art centers, students find their way toward more individual forms of expression.

A high level of competence and commitment is expected of Hoffberger students. Students are provided with individual studios. The emphasis of the program is on intensive independent work. A total of 60 credits is required for the MFA; of these, 48 must be in studio coursework and 12 in liberal arts seminars. A selection of liberal arts seminars especially designed for graduate students are offered each semester, but graduate students may take undergraduate liberal arts class with the permission of the instructor.

In addition to weekly visits from the director, students benefit from working with visiting artists and critics. Twice each semester, students meet with a visiting artist who gives a slide talk and makes individual studio visits for discussion and critique. Students also have access two days a month to an artist-in-residence.