MA Arts and Ecology LASALLE College of the Arts

Overview

This studio-based MA Arts and Ecology programme at LASALLE College of the Arts is located in one of the greenest cities in the world, Singapore. This is a unique and pioneering transdisciplinary programme in Asia for creative practitioners, ecologists and researchers, and for those who seek to explore critical environmental discourses, address questions around ecological crisis and build sustainable environments through art and creative practices.

It grounds itself in rigorous artistic research with a profound understanding of ecological concerns that you have. You will study real-world concerns and conditions through collaborative and field-based research and creative practice. The programme aims to develop your critical unpacking of ecological discourse through a range of modules such as Critical Discourse in Arts and Ecology, Eco Studio and Social Studio through lectures, workshops, scientific and intellectual inquiry, and community engagement.

You will be encouraged to engage with the diverse cross-fertilisation of contemporary creative and expressive practices, and be supported in establishing partnerships with stakeholders and engagement with community, business and enterprise as relevant to your practice.

Graduates are independent thinkers, creative practitioners and solution-oriented individuals who want to make a difference to the earth.

Why apply

Forward-looking learning environment: Be a pioneering eco-arts professional at Singapore’s first and only arts university that supports Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and aims to foster responsible creative global citizens.

Practice-led laboratory approach: The programme is designed to foster laboratory, student-centred learning that encourages collaborative, community-driven, field-based research and art-making.

Professional and industry networks: Take advantage of the programme’s established and emerging partnerships with arts institutions and environmental organisations such as Singapore Art Museum, National Gallery Singapore, Nature Society (Singapore), Earth Observatory of Singapore, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Botanic Gardens, S.E.A. Aquarium.