MA Education (Creative & Critical Practice) - Keele University
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MA Education (Creative & Critical Practice)

About the Course

What is the course about?

The course provides opportunities to critically examine existing policy and practice in the field of creative learning and teaching and teaching for creativity and to explore the range of possibilities and opportunities afforded by the new Creativity agenda. A central feature of the course is the focus on reflexivity that encourages course members to reflect on practice and reflect through practice in their roles as educators, creative professionals and practitioners.

A significant feature of the programme is the supporting Seminar Series.  This element of the course provides participants with opportunities to attend seminars led by national figures in the fields of creative and critical practice.

Who is it for?

Anyone who works within an educational context who is interested in developing their understanding and practice in the area of creativity and education.  This would include teachers and educators from all phases and sectors of education, creative professionals such as film makers, writers, story tellers, actors and directors, and creative practitioners working in educational contexts such as museums and galleries.

Why should I do it?

Course members are provided with the opportunity to engage with colleagues drawn from a wide range of academic, cultural and professional backgrounds and specialisms to critically examine the issue of creativity across a number of educational settings.  The potential strength of course lies in the cultural diversity of the cohort and therefore the opportunities that are provided to explore important issues from unusual and potentially challenging perspectives and in a range of creative ways.

The modular programme allows flexibility in that participants may take single modules, or build modules into recognised awards (Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MA). Delivery is through a combination of self-study materials and one day taught sessions for each module enabling sharing of ideas and good practice. In certain circumstances there are opportunities for school-based delivery on core modules that has proved successful in the past and is in line with current TDA thinking.

Click ‘Aims of the course’ to find out more, or download the full brochure MA Creative and Critical Practice Course Brochure