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Tuition fee
780 GBP / full
780 GBP / full
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Duration
5 days
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5 days
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
Taught in
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English

About

Join the Curating Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and gain an understanding of professional standards of practice in curating. Learn about structures and institutions of the art world - acquire the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show or apply for funding.

Overview

This 5 day Curating Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will start by giving you an overview of the history of curating and 21st century curatorial developments. 

Key facts

  • We will survey the main trends, institutions and concerns of contemporary curatorial practices. We will also visit exhibitions in London, from DIY project spaces to established museums. 
  • The course will also provide you with important practical information about funding, promotion, installation and other professional aspects of curating. Then we'll move you on to building your practical skills by encouraging you to devise exhibition themes and proposals.
  • Don't miss your chance to gain valuable and practical insights into curating contemporary art in both gallery and alternative spaces.

Course Outcomes

  • It could mean moving on to curatorial projects, assistantships, partnerships or internships in the future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • A history of curating: Lecture on curatorial roles and histories.
  • Translating ideas into proposals.
  • Curatorial roles and working methods
  • Context and mediation. 
  • Resources for curators.
  • Gallery Visit
  • EXHIBITION: Contextualising your practice.
  • Taking your proposals to the next stage, context and intention.
  • Publicity and the press release.
  • Partnerships, funding, timetables and calculating budgets.
  • Pitching your project: how to present ideas.

Audience

Anyone with an interest in curating exhibitions of contemporary art. You may be looking to make proposals to venues, apply for gallery internships, follow a career in arts administration or apply for a BA or MA degree in Curating. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 days
  • Part-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
4.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Who Should Attend

  • Anyone with an interest in curating exhibitions of contemporary art. You may be looking to make proposals to venues, apply for gallery internships, follow a career in arts administration or apply for a BA or MA degree in Curating. 

Course Level: Beginner

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    780 GBP / full
    780 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    780 GBP / full
    780 GBP / full

Living costs

London

United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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