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The Graduate School brings together all three college's postgraduate and research provision, and from 2010 there will no longer be a structural divide between our taught and research postgraduate courses. Research will truly inform teaching, and teaching will inform research. There will be enhanced possibilities for networking, and all our students and staff will have the best chance to engage in work that is truly collaborative.
 * OPEN DAYS AND RECRUITMENT INFORMATION **
 * Graduate School**

In order to engage more energetically with the key issues of our time, the Graduate School will operate a thematic approach. Our first themes will be Climate Change, Identities and Technologies. These themes will be used to articulate outside talks and lectures, and the debates around a particular theme will feed into, and enhance, each individual's more contained area of study.

Camberwell prides itself on its sense of community. Being a smaller college then say Central St.Martins, the working relationship between staff and students is close. All staff are approachable from the Dean to academic and technical staff. As explained we are within the graduate school and this 'Community of research and PG study' is expanding, but our aim is to ensure that we maintain an open and honest relationship with all students.

All the staff are research active. This is critical for the vibrancy of the MA. There are a number of seminars that focus on those research fields. This allows a discourse around ideas, and not just a mode of practice. It also creates opportunities for students to engage with staff across the MA, and from different disciplines.

Staff Research Links:

[|Susan Johanknecht] - Book Arts Maiko Tsutsumi - Designer Maker [|Andy Stiff] - Digital Arts [|David Cross] - Graphic Design [|Rebecca Fortnum] - Fine Art [|Professor Janet Woolley] - Illustration [|Finlay Taylor] - Printmaking

For your portfolio we suggest you tailor it, so that it reflects your potential area of research. We cannot look at everything, so this is a good opportunity to starting thinking critically about your work, in a specific context. Pdf's are usually best, but also websites + blogs could be used. Please no .exe files, and try to avoid flash. Of course original artworks are also appreciated.
 * Portfolio advice**

With your application form you need to present a project proposal. This should be 1000 words long and split into 4 : research question : context : methodology : resources.

This will be used if you are making an AHRC Application.

The Project Proposal is an important element in your application to study at Camberwell. It provides us with an idea about your research interests and for us to be clear that the course can meet your requirements. The project proposal will form the basis for your first tutorial and it is expected that as the course progresses, this proposal will be developed and refined.
 * Project Proposal**
 * A Guide to Preparing your Postgraduate Project Proposal:**

The project proposal should articulate the following:

through the MA course?
 * Your research question:** What is the question or issue you wish to explore


 * The context:** Who are the key figures or developments that are central to your area of interest?


 * Methodology:** How will you go about researching your question? Are there particular means that you will use i.e. interviewing, searches in particular collections, drawing/photography?


 * Resources:** Are there particular resources or equipment that you need to access in order for you to successfully engage in your research?

During the first six weeks of Unit 1 you will extend your project proposal. There will be an introductory lecture programme, Introducing Critical Practice, personal tutorials and group discussion to build and expand your ideas. Ultimately this project, the associated research, written and visual work will carry you through to the final part of the course. When selecting your theme or idea, choose a subject that will challenge you creatively and intellectually. Something that will stretch your ability, maintain your enthusiasm and introduce and element of risk and experimentation is a good way to think. Choose a project that will take you on a journey of research and self-discovery. Time management will be an important issue on the course, take in to account your research, written work, reflective- journals, developmental visual work and experimentation. Be ambitious about the content and creative objectives, but realistic about the project feasibility in the time allotted. Think carefully in advance about what technical facilities you will need to complete your project. Prioritise them carefully.
 * Process**