Master's Programme in Fine Arts

While studying

Begin by applying at the national admissions website - universityadmissions.se. After that you send in your portfolio/work samples. On the school's web site you may also find more information about the application process and what happens after you have applied.

Many of the school's guest teachers and professors are internationally active artists which, apart from the teaching being held in English, brings international influences to the school. Each class has it's own tutor who follows their students during the year. Because a large part of the education consists of your own artistic work, a great responsibility lies on you as a student to, in consultation with your tutor, plan your studies. Additionally, all teachers at the school are available and offer studio talks and individual tutorials.

Each student has their own studio space and access to the school's well-equipped workshops in wood, metal, plaster, bronze, graphic, photo, video and computer-based work etc. There are also a few project spaces available. Besides your own artistic work, the studies consist of courses and workshops, seminars, lectures and field studies. Apart from certain mandatory courses the schedule is set based on the education board meetings held each semester together with student representatives, professors, study director and coordinator.
 
Examination in your final study year comes in the form of a group exhibition and an essay.

Umeå Academy of Fine Arts is beautifully located on the banks of the Umeå River, a stone's throw from the centre of the town. Umeå is, with its 121,000 inhabitants, the largest town in northern Sweden. It is a university town with a vibrant cultural scene, elected European Capital of Culture in the year 2014.

The school was founded in 1987 and has approximately 70 students on basic and advanced level. It is now part of the newly built Umeå Arts Campus together with Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå Institute of Design, Bildmuseet - a contemporary art museum, Curiosum and a University library with literature within the fields of art, design and architecture.
 

Career opportunities

The Master's programme in Fine Arts deepens your artistic knowledge and improves your chances to work as a professional artist in Sweden or abroad and/or in areas where artistic skills and research are essential.

As an artist, you work primarily with your own artistic practice in art galleries and museums. As an independent artist you can also work within the community, state, county or municipality and work as a consultant or artistic director in different contexts.

Degree

Master of Fine Arts

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