Overview
The online Curating Contemporary Art and Design summer school provides an intensive introduction to contemporary curatorial thinking and practice in art and design. It offers critical perspectives from the viewpoint of experts who curate, research and write in the cultural sector, with opportunities for participants to engage with cutting edge curatorial approaches emerging both within and beyond London.
Through in-depth discussions with pioneering curators, participants are introduced to collections and displays of leading UK galleries and museums. In addition, the sessions consider wider forms of practice such as commissioning, programming, publishing and online curating.
The theme of the RCA Curating Contemporary Art and Design course in 2021 is Why now? The urgency of curating.Programme Structure
The course offers an intensive two-part programme of seminars, curatorial workshops, presentations, behind-the-scenes encounters, collaborative project work, and critical debate.
Week 1: Curatorial encounters
Week 2: Curatorial practice
Audience
Art and design graduatesEarly- and mid-career professionals from the cultural sectorCurators and arts programmersArtists and designersWritersResearchers
Lecturers
The course team is composed of curators, critics, researchers, historians and writers.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 10 days
- 18 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- Participants are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment as places are strictly limited.
Language
Delivered
- Fully structured
- Regular mandatory meetings
- Continuous support with feedback on request, Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Art History View 16 other Short Courses in Art History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Participants must:
- Have an undergraduate degree
- Have a good level of English language
Be 21 years or over
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.