Master of Arts (Research) | Art, Design and Media
The MA (Research) in Art, Design and Media offers a creative environment in which students tailor their curriculum to their unique scholarly and creative interests and apply theory to original research. Students develop a critical understanding of the scholarly implications of creativity in highly digitised culture. There are two options to complete the degree: Thesis or art practice thesis.
This research-oriented MA is designed for students who wish to pursue cutting-edge research in specific areas of Art, Design and Media. The MA has been structured to keep the number of required courses to a minimum (three) so that students’ time and energy can be utilised fully in the research topic of their choice. Students will work under the close supervision of ADM faculty for the duration of their studies.
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This cluster examines the Southeast Asian region and its trans-territorial implications in the definition of the socio-cultural background of contextual visual art expressions.
Art, Design and Media Histories and Criticism
It focuses on the foundations of cultural and artistic practices. Through interdisciplinary theories and critical approaches, this area foregrounds the significance of the historical and cultural contexts in the study of creative practices.
Cultural Identity and Heritage
This area focuses on the representation of cultural identities in visual art, design and media, while immersed in the power dynamics that define race, class and gender. It also pays attention to the context in which visual arts and cultural products are created, the meaning of place and art in the public and communal spaces, with emphasis on participation, democracy, ritual practices and religion, among others.
Visual Art and Digital Humanities
This cluster analyses the creation, production and reception of visual arts in the era of digital technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), digital streaming, interactive/participatory interface and data science.
Audiovisual Art
This area examines the theoretical and practical aspects of film, character animation, real-time 3D storytelling, motion capture, motion graphics, stop-motion, experimental filmmaking, data visualizations, art installation, VR film and sound art. It highlights the all-encompassing nature of the visual image, sound and cinematic expression in the construction of narratives and storytelling.
Design Studies
This area explores the dynamics of the various innovative design products, histories and practices—whether autonomous or commissioned, with a special focus on industry-oriented communication strategies.
To apply to the Master of Arts (Research) programme, applicants need to meet these minimum requirements:
A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3.5 out of 4.0 or its equivalent in a field of study that is relevant to the proposed research topic from a recognized university.
Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the University’s English language proficiency requirement. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or TOEFL score of 105, obtained within the last two years, is required at the time of application. This requirement may be waived if the applicant has completed at least three years of tertiary education with English as the medium of instruction.
To demonstrate the ability to pursue research in the applicant's proposed field of advanced study, applicants should include with their application a 1,000-word research proposal; artistic portfolio, if applicable; samples of academic writing; and a personal statement on why they intend to pursue the proposed area of study.
For applicants whose master’s degrees are completed in 1 year or less, scholarly/academic writing samples in the English language should be submitted to demonstrate the level of English proficiency.
For more information about admission procedures (including the list of required supporting documents and application fees), please visit NTU Graduate Admissions.
There are two options to completing the MA (Research): Thesis or Thesis and Creative Component.
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| Programme | Full-Time | Part-Time | ||
| Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | |
| Master of Arts (Research) | 1 Year | 3 Years | 1 Years | 3 Years |