Faculty of Creative Arts

MASTER OF ARTS (VISUAL ARTS)

Master of Arts (Visual Arts) focuses on the study of visual arts and culture. Our interdisciplinary programme encompasses art history, heritage and cultural studies, as well as practice research. Our programme prepares students for careers in education, museums, curatorial practices, public engaged scholarship, publishing, heritage practice, artistic research, and arts administration, as well as for further study at the PhD level. It also offers an opportunity for continuing education for teachers of art history, history, visual culture and related subjects.

Our courses help students in developing visual and aesthetic literacy as well as evidence-based critical thinking and interpretive skills. Whether you are thinking of a career in the growing heritage, museum, gallery and culture industry, or improving your writing skills when engaging with visual forms/images, or simply pursuing a life-long dream of independent research and learning, our MA programme not only provides you with the foundation for doing academic research through the courses we offer, you will also deepen your understanding of a chosen topic by completing a research thesis.

Career Opportunity

Art writer/Critic/Journalist, Art Teacher, Cultural Programmer, Marketing Executive, Art Manager, Independent Researcher, Art Historian, Curator, Copywriter, Lecturer, Conservator, Gallerist, Public Relations Executive, Education Officer, Consultant, Policy Adviser

Course Structure

COMPONENT	TYPE	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	TOTAL
Coursework (Part I)	Core Courses	ROD7001	Research Methodology in Visual Arts	3	6
	Core Courses	ROD7002	Visual Arts Theory	3	6
	Elective Courses (Choose 2)	ROD7003	Art and Architecture of Southeast Asia	3	6
		ROD7004	Malaysian Art	3
		ROD7005	Southeast Asian Modern Art	3
		ROD7010	Malaysian Screen Studies	3
		ROD7011	Museum Studies, Critical Heritage and Curatorial Practices	3
		ROD7012	Art Education	3
Research (Part II)	Dissertation	ROD7009	Dissertation	30	30
			TOTAL CREDITS		42

Note :

The list of courses offered each semester is subject to the availability of staff.
Candidates are required to pass at least ‘B’ for each Core Courses.
Candidates are required to complete the coursework component (Part I) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 prior to registering for the research component (Part II).
Candidates are required to determine their research area and select a supervisor prior to embarking on the dissertation. The nomination of supervisor(s) shall be done by filling in the appropriate form at the Postgraduate Office

Entry Requirement

MALAYSIAN & INTERNATIONAL

General Requirements:

Possessed a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Arts, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Painting and Design, Art History, Visual Culture, Museum Studies, or Liberal Arts with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

Possessed a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 and meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

1) UM graduate; or

2) At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or

3) Publication in a related field; or

4) A scholarship holder; or

5) A Government servant; or

6) Pass an interview by PTj; or

7) Pass a Special Assessment by PTj.

Related Area

Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Art and Design, Art History, Visual Culture Studies, Museum Studies, or Liberal Arts.

Language Requirement

MUET : B4.0
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) : 60
TOEFL Essentials (Online) : 8.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic : 59
B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency : 169

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO) AND PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

Programme Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1
Graduates establish themselves in art, heritage and cultural-related sectors.

PEO 2
Graduates engage in lifelong learning of knowledge, collaborative effort and interdisciplinary learning.

PEO 3
Graduates contribute to sustainable development and growth of the art, heritage and cultural-related communities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

PLO 1
Apply knowledge critically and integratively to resolve problems in the field of art, heritage and culture.

PLO 2
Communicate effectively both in written and spoken form with various stakeholders and public in art, heritage and culture-related sectors.

PLO 3
Translating research into a cultural and research output.

PLO 4
Demonstrate growing, independence, interpersonal skills and group leadership by planning research and projects related to Art and Culture.

PLO 5
Possess intellectual curiosity and originality and analytical skills when undertaking research in Arts, Heritage and Culture related topics.

PLO 6
Demonstrate ability to engage meaningfully on a range of civic and global issues in the arts, heritage and cultural sectors.

PLO 7
Competently use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software to enhance study, research and/or work/practice/research in the Arts, Heritage and culture-related topics and issues.

PLO 8
Independently and critically employ information management and research skills in the Arts, Heritage and Culture related topics in issues.

PLO 9
Demonstrate independent learning and commitment to continuous professional development in the fields of art, heritage and culture.

PLO 10
Apply entrepreneurial thinking and innovative approaches in the development and management of outcomes related to art, heritage and culture.

PLO 11
Demonstrate ethical and professional practices in research, creative practice and professional engagement related to art, heritage and culture.

Intake Schedule

Semester I of the academic year commences in September while Semester II commences in February.

Application Deadline: May for Semester I intake and October for Semester II intake.

For more information, please refer : https://study.um.edu.my/master-of-arts-visual-arts-mixed-mode

Master Of Arts (Visual Arts)

Career Opportunity

Course Structure

Entry Requirement

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO) AND PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

Intake Schedule