Started in the academic year 2009/2010, in association with the Faculty of Fine Arts from Lisbon University.
Objectives
Both ceramic and glass share several essential material constituents. Affinities between manufacturing processes and mechanical properties of final products reveal advantages of working in common these territories. This evident opportunity led to the creation of VICARTE - Glass and Ceramic for the Arts, a transdisciplinary research unit, exploring the intersection between Art and Science and allowing the promotion and sharing of knowledge and methodologies between these two fields.
The Master's Degree in Glass and Ceramic Art and Science (MACVC), is an evolution and expansion of the successes of the previous Master's Degree in Glass Art and Science (MACV).
The Master in Glass and Ceramic Art and Science is an innovative program focused on effective trans-disciplinarity related to art and science. This course aims to introduce glass and ceramics as materials to be explored for use in art and design. The in-depth exploration follows parallel and crossing reflection and practice in glass and ceramics, creating a context for the development and emergence of creative results and new values for these
materials. Following this route, students expand their scope of authorship, improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and benefit from training and streamlining communication and dissemination of results, as an integral part of the projects being worked on.
Curriculum
Career opportunities
It is the objective of this master to give artists and designers the fundamental tools to develop an artistic activity or to be integrated into the design industry of the ceramic and glass, contributing to the increase of creativity in these areas.
This Master's Degree is also open to graduates in exact sciences, who will be able to bridge the gap between art and science and contribute to innovation in various technological processes involving these materials.
Tuition Fees
Portuguese students: 1500 €/year
Foreign students: 4000 € (1st year); 2000 € (2nd year)
Regulation
Schedule
Daytime
Applications
1st phase: 27th february to 22nd may 2023
2nd phase: 1st June to 12th july 2023
After acceptance
Accepted applicants will have to pay (within a maximum of 7 consecutive days from the date of placement) a non-refundable rate of 100 euros, which will be deducted, after registration, from the total tuition fee. Any payment made after the deadline will not be refunded, leaving the candidate excluded.
Applications
International Applications
Entrance requirements for the 2022/2023 academic year
Vacancies for 2022/2023:
15
Admission rules:
- Bachelor's degree holders or legal equivalent in the areas of Fine Art, Design, Architecture, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Conservation and Restoration as well as other accepted by the Scientific Committee of the Master and approved by the Scientific Council of one of the Faculties.
- Foreigners academic degree holders, conferred following a 1st cycle of studies according to the Bologna Process, in the fields of Fine Art, Design, Architecture, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Conservation and Restoration as well as other accepted by the Scientific Committee of the Course and approved by the Scientific Council of one of the Faculties.
- Foreigners academic degree Holders in the fields of Fine Art, Design, Architecture, Chemistry, Physics, Materials, Conservation and Restoration as well as other accepted by the Scientific Committee of the Course and recognized as meeting the requests of the Bachelor´s degree by the Scientific Council of one of the Faculties.
Ranking:
- Academic degree certificate or equivalent;
- Academic, scientific or professional curriculum with documents copies;
- Application letter and statement;
- Other documents deemed relevant;
- A portfolio for students from Fine Arts schools.
In candidate’s selection for the frequency of the course, in order of priority, following criteria will be adopted:
- Candidate degree classification, under the European scale of comparability (artigo 19º do Decreto-lei n.º 42/2005, 22 de Fevereiro) or the ranking of the diploma in that same year (n.º2, do artigo 20º do Decreto-lei n.º 42/2005, 22 de Fevereiro).
- Overall assessment of academic, scientific, artistic and professional curriculum, ranked in a scale from 0 to 20.
An interview the candidates may take place if the Course Scientific Committee of the Study deemed as necessary, ranked in a scale from 0 to 20.
Candidates will be chosen in descending order related to the scores ranking.
Course coordinator:
Márcia Vilarigues (by FCT-NOVA)
Pedro Fortuna (by FBA-UL)
macvc.coordenador@fct.unl.pt
Registration and Accreditation
DGES
Registration number R/A-Ef 1834/2011/AL01 on 17/05/2018
A3ES
Publication date of the accreditation decision: 18/04/2017
Period of validity of the accreditation:
6 years from 31/07/2015 (ACEF process 2020/2021 under evaluation)
About the Department of Conservation and Restoration
The Department of Conservation and Restoration (DCR) of the NOVA School of Science and Technology has the mission of teaching and research in order to contribute to a better conservation and heritage enjoyment, especially the valuable and almost ancient Portuguese heritage in urgent need to preserve for future generations.
Laboratories and properly equipped workshops allow quality research in conservation science and its applications to restoration. A network of national and international collaborations enables the development of exciting projects, of recognized quality, and creates unique opportunities for master stages and career opportunities.
DCR believes that the passion for research and enthusiasm for heritage conservation and restoration should be shared with their students. So in the next academic year, from the 2nd Semester onwards, students will be invited to choose a laboratory / workshop and join their team to participate in the activities of day-to-day as well as in the ongoing innovative projects. They will formulate new ideas, knowing how to acquire and process new data, challenge / question the boundaries of common sense, discover things never before thought and apply them to better conserve, restore and enjoy the works of art!
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