Master of Arts in Curation and Visual Culture

Southampton Solent University

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 13,700/year

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 9,650 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

E Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Curation and Visual Culture

Program Overview

Want to acquire knowledge and experience of curatorial practices and exhibition design? Refine your writing and critical thinking skills? With its distinctive focus on innovative approaches to curating, this fascinating master’s degree prepares you for an excellent career as a curator.

  • You’ll be taught by academics and practitioners with experience in curating and publishing, who emphasize interdisciplinary thinking and enquiry within curation and visual culture. And will study areas including; contemporary curating, researching/writing about visual culture, and curating in digital contexts, learning the essential skills to work in a wide variety of contexts such as the gallery and publishing sectors, or for brands and cultural institutions.
  • Throughout the master’s you’ll benefit from the contribution of a range of internal and external representatives such as curators, publishers, event organisers and designers who provide excellent industry insight and examples. The University’s own art gallery space Solent Showcase also offers you the opportunity to build your awareness of professional practices and engage in hands-on research and curatorial activities.
  • You’ll also have access to our fantastic facilities to support your learning, including specialist software for workshops on exhibition design.
  • The curating and critical writing skills developed on this course are applicable to a wide range of professions such as roles at cultural institutions, publishers, and brands, as well as independent and collaborative practices – leaving you with varied and exciting career options upon graduation.