Design and Applied Arts

MA Design and Applied Arts

The MA Design and Applied Arts course at the Wolverhampton School of Art (Est. 1851) offers postgraduate students a programme that has a strong focus in contemporary practice, and is one which builds on existing art and design theory and applied arts traditions. Our students are encouraged to be independent thinkers, designers and makers. Importantly, they are allowed to develop their own unique identity within an environment that nurtures a philosophy of self-sufficient practice and thought.

This year’s cohort has once again achieved a diverse body of work: Each student has developed a pathway that suits their particular way of working and artistic expression by utilising his/her own research techniques and methodologies. Many cross boundaries of material practice, looking at the world in a way that is challenging and new and addresses design problems that have arisen from their own personal investigation.

Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds, disciplines and territories. Many will go into industry or establish their own business strategies for continuing their work. Others will add to the varied creative community around the world by seeking employment in the educational sector or entering into further research.

As they progress from academia to professional status we wish this year’s alumni well for continued success in the future and in all their endeavours. Well done, and many congratulations!

Dr Max Stewart

Course Leader, MA Design and Applied Arts