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This innovative, multidisciplinary course enhances art with technology. 

It is designed for artists wishing to further innovate and develop their practice through a greater understanding of the creative and cultural possibilities of new technology.

The course will enable you to:

• enhance, innovate and develop your artistic practice with technology
• study in a multidisciplinary design environment
• gain a broader education in technology-based disciplines
• develop concepts and ideas allied to the cohesion of science and art
• learn from visiting artists who will regularly contribute to the teaching.

"New innovative dialogues with and in technology and its creative deployment are in demand from an emerging group of practitioners. The skills needed to both think through these connections and to manage the subsequent projects are skills that young and emerging artists need. This course seeks to deliver such skills."
Professor John Newling, Professor of Installation Sculpture and International Artist

Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. 

Find out more about the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and the School of Art & Design.

Please note the following information for applicants

About the course
The course places great emphasis on the development of a professional practice based on a platform of considered research, on critical understanding and reflection, and on an interdisciplinary approach to learning.

Some of the elements being sought by artists wishing to further innovate their practice and to create new works within the public domain may include: 

• Computer Aided Design
• materials
• electronics
• control systems
• systems modelling
• artificial intelligence
• multimedia
• project management 
• business development.

External professional staff will contribute to the course content, the learning materials and lectures. This strengthens both cultural and industrial links as well as providing the opportunity to bring students into contact with specific high quality expertise and international artists and performers.

What do you study?
Modules
Weeks 1 - 15:

• Research Methods (20 credit points)
• Creative Visions (20 credit points)
• Design Tools and Processes (20 credit points).

Weeks 16 - 30:

• Applied Design and Research (20 credit points)
• Creative Futures (20 credit points)
• Group Design Project (20 credit points).

Weeks 31 - 45:

• Major Study Project (60 credit points).

 credit points = credit points

How do you study?
This course is modular and teaching is delivered through:

• lectures - to introduce concepts and knowledge
• seminars - to examine and develop an in-depth understanding through discussion
• workshops and laboratories - where staff can demonstrate the use of technology and materials and you can explore and receive formative feedback on practical work
• group and individual projects
• presentations and case studies.

Visiting artists
Visiting artists will regularly contribute to the teaching and you will be encouraged to attend the research seminars/conferences held in a range of disciplines to gain up-to-date knowledge in related subject areas and research methods.

Research Methods
In addition to the delivery of technical and materials knowledge, the course pays special attention to developing key skills in independent learning and research, which are supported by Research Methods. It will also be used to develop skills in both written and oral communication.

Major Study Project module
The major project module integrates the knowledge gained in each of the six taught modules. It enables you to develop as applicable highly specialised intellectual, technological, material and research skills, and to demonstrate a wide range of postgraduate qualities including critical awareness, critical evaluation, creativity, self-direction and originality.

Assessment
Assessments will require students to undertake practical work together with research and critical evaluation in order to demonstrate the link between theory and practice. A wide range of other assessment techniques incorporating technical reports, case studies and group projects are used where appropriate.

Who teaches on this course?

You will be taught by an experienced team who are passionate about this subject area. Take a look at some of their profiles to find out more about their areas of expertise.

Course leader: Dr Phil Breedon
Dr Amin Al-Habaibeh
Professor Daizhong Su
Leslie Arthur

Course location
The course is based on the City site and benefits from the multidisciplinary features of the School - combining strengths in engineering, design, art, architecture and the built environment.

On successful completion of the course graduate destinations and employability may be related to:

• creative design in film and television
• arts management
• pursuing independent arts practice in UK, US, Korea, and Europe
• teaching (FE and special/specific groups)
• arts and technology advisor directing new research opportunities.

Work placements
Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all our courses are vocationally focused and benefit from strong links with industry. Work based placements maybe considered on an individual basis.

Regular visiting artists will provide in-depth insight into real practice.

Entry requirements
A good honours degree (minimum 2:2) in an art and design related discipline.

We welcome applications from mature applicants with non-standard qualifications who have relevant work experience. These applications will be considered on an individual basis.

English language entry requirements
English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website.

Pre-sessional English courses
We offer Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses from six to 30 weeks for students who need help achieving these requirements. Even if you have already met the minimum entry requirements you could still benefit, as many students do, from the study skills and orientation to the UK education system that is offered by a short PEAP course.

For more information on PEAP including dates, fees and English language entry requirements for these courses, please visit our website.

In-sessional English language support
In-sessional English language support classes are available to all international (non-EU) students studying on degree courses at NTU. There is no extra charge for these classes.

Application details

• All applicants will be required to attend an interview (for international students via telephone or Internet).
• All applicants will be required to provide a design portfolio or examples of project work, which can be from your previous studies or work in industry.

How to apply
Applications should be made directly to the University via the online application form.

You will be required to provide the following documentation with your application:

• a copy of your university / college qualification certificate.
• a copy of your university / college qualification transcript.
• a copy of your English language test certificate (if applicable).

Applicants are advised to provide a comprehensive personal statement which clearly indicates why they have selected the course, their motivations for it, and how they expect to benefit from it.

Other funding opportunities
The University offers several bursaries and scholarships. For the latest information please visit the Fees and funding section of the website.

Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.

Find out more about the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and the School of Art & Design.