Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography K2fot

Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography K2fot is a Masters program taught at Göteborg University, Sweden. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography at Göteborg University (K2FOT) focuses on refining an individual photographic project. Students develop their photographic practice, technical skills, and critical and theoretical understanding. The programme includes work with social, aesthetic, and political dimensions of photography, and it supports students in communicating their artistic vision through exhibitions, collaborations, and the creation of artist books and/or digital publications.

The programme runs on a campus study pace of 100% and uses group discussions, one-on-one meetings with teachers, and coursework in photographic theory. The publication course trains professional techniques for producing a photographic publication, including making a book dummy. The professional development course supports presenting work to an audience and developing practical experience in project planning and execution, leading to a master’s thesis as an investigative essay.

It is aimed at graduates in photography, fine art, visual arts, or applicants with professional experience in photography and related fields. Graduates receive the degree Master of Fine Arts with a major in Photography.

Modules

• Publication course
• Elective course
• Professional Development course
• master’s thesis

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography K2fot at Göteborg University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Göteborg University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Göteborg University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography K2fot.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Bachelor's degree in photography, or other relevant field within art and design, of at least 180 credits or equivalent. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS. In addition, approved work samples are required. Other entry requirements are documented in each course syllabus.

The selection is based on an assessment of submitted work samples and a personal interview.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.gu.se/en/study-gothenburg/master-of-fine-arts-programme-in-photography-k2fot

• Professional artist working with photography as the main medium of expression
• Professional photographer
• Visual artist
• Educator in the fields of media and photography
• Assignment photography
• Working with cultural institutions

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for Sweden. See Sweden scholarships.