Painting MA

Royal College of Art

Interrogate the meanings, forms and futures of painting in the contemporary world At the RCA, we cultivate an inclusive and expansive approach to painting, as both a material practice and a way of thinking. Our innovative teaching fosters the development of creative, self-reflective and critical artists. We cultivate these values through a collaborative culture engaged with current global issues. You will embrace painting’s rich material and conceptual histories and its potentials in the 21st century in today’s diverse transnational and intercultural contexts. You will benefit from studying on a world-renowned postgraduate programme dedicated to painting, enabling an intensive and focused learning experience. We provide opportunities for you to advance your studio practice through expert teaching and specialist facilities, within a vibrant, international community of students, faculty, and visiting experts. You will be supported by a committed team of tutors as you learn through individual tutorials, group critiques, seminars, and lectures. Informed by the perspectives of your peers, faculty, and invited contributors, you will refine your ability to reflect critically on your work. Our teaching staff comprises accomplished artists and academics of international standing who work across a diverse range of subjects and media. We are committed to supporting your artistic and professional practice, and enabling you to flourish as independent artists, researchers and thinkers.