19 Nov 2012

University of Wales Newport and Fondazione Studio Marangoni: MFA Contemporary Photographic Practice

The MFA in Contemporary Photographic Practice is a unique course offered by the University of Wales, Newport in collaboration with Fondazione Studio Marangoni (FSM) in Florence. It will be delivered in English and is intended for those students who wish to develop a critical understanding of their individual work within the broader debates of art, social documentary and mass media culture. The course will be delivered by internationally renowned practitioners, critics, theorists, and curators in both Newport and Florence with an emphasis on intensive workshops, seminars and tutorials, interspersed with periods of self directed study, reflection and consolidation. During the course students will develop technical and critical skills, with a strong emphasis on diversity of practice and the dynamics of the group. There will be an interim exhibition in Florence and a final exhibition in Wales.

The University enjoys excellent facilities for both analogue and digital output and has been a leading presence in the development of an international research culture across Europe.

FSM is located in the heart of the city of Florence and enjoys a dynamic teaching and workshop reputation, alongside its public gallery exhibition programme.