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University of Southampton Contemporary Curating (MA)
University of Southampton

Contemporary Curating (MA)

Winchester, United Kingdom

1 Years

English

Full time

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GBP 26,500 **

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** for EU and international student | UK students: GBP 9,250

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Introduction

Explore how to curate a compelling and relevant art exhibition within groups and independently. From curating contemporary performances to handling historic art objects, you'll learn how to apply practical skills to a variety of different art mediums and disciplines.

Our Contemporary Curating course gives you the theoretical, research and practical skills to work as a curator anywhere in the world. You’ll get professional experience managing projects in the Winchester Gallery, with unique access to the University’s vast network of practising artists, academics and researchers who will inform and inspire your curatorial practice.

By studying this MA in curating you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Curate Compelling Art Exhibitions Based on Research Across Disciplines and Discourses
  • Develop Critical Thinking to Collate and Curate Artworks Which Challenge the Audience
  • Understand the Current Concerns and Limitations of Contemporary Curation and Culture
  • Get Hands-on Experience From Practical Workshops in Object-handling and Setting Up Exhibitions Using Lighting and Tools
  • Attend Visits to Local and London-based Art Exhibitions Where You’ll Question and Debate Different Curatorial Approaches

Your learning will take place in the picturesque city of Winchester, where you'll join a thriving artist community with direct access to practising artists from the Winchester School of Art.

The Winchester Gallery is based at the Winchester School of Art and is open to the public. Your involvement in the gallery will give you real professional experience in understanding the practical and logistical requirements of curating.

You’ll consider your exhibition’s profile, including the theme, whether the location is private, or public, and how your audience interacts with the artwork. Your decisions as a curator will be research-led, referring to theoretical art concepts and critically reflecting on your own practice throughout.

We look at digital curation, the way artwork is stored, collected and archived online, considering the benefits and limitations of digital curation in contemporary art.

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