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Study Details: 1 year / 45 week programme
Full-time study
Focusing on materialities and working through the transformative power of materials, we can gain a unique understanding of the world. Our daily lives are increasingly shaped by images. Yet every image is situated within complex material realities. We encourage students to explore these complexities through traditional craft techniques and cutting-edge technological innovations.
Since its inception, this RCA Ceramics & Glass programme has driven a global perspective on material-based pedagogy and a fusion of art, design and skilled making. Your learning will be self-directed and self-reflective, critical in nature and thoroughly contextualised in disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge.
During your RCA ceramics and glass studies, we offer a creative interface where your individual interests meet broader world views. Planning and producing innovative work are central to the programme to help you develop your own unique voice and distinct methodology.
Candidates are selected entirely on merit and applications are welcomed from all over the world. The selection process will consider creativity, imagination and innovation as demonstrated in your portfolio, as well as your potential to benefit from the programme and to achieve high MA standards overall.
You should have a good undergraduate degree in Ceramics or Glass or equivalent professional experience. Applications are welcomed from candidates from related backgrounds, for example, textiles, sculpture, architecture and industrial design. Work experience, either before or after a first degree, is a great advantage.
Our community of artists and designers enriches the world in imaginative and meaningful ways. You’ll benefit from the RCA’s reputation and network in the ceramics sector. Our alumni follow a range of career paths, including fine art, applied arts, craft, and design.
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Ranked for twelve consecutive years as the world’s number 1 art & design university*, the Royal College of Art’s postgraduate programmes enable yo...
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