Curating and Exhibition Management

Short course

In Islington

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Islington

The Curating and Exhibition Management short course introduces and analyses key issues concerning the development and successful execution of exhibitions and is organised around a series of unique presentations and site visits delivered by the course tutor. Guest lecturers also speak about current curatorial practices and exhibition management.Exhibitions are core activities in museums and art galleries. The curation of museum collections and contemporary art in combination with important international loans offer varying presentations of artworks by a solo artist, a group of artists, one genre, one theme, or a particular collection. Exhibitions are conceived by curators and organised in collaboration with exhibition organisers and exhibition registrars.This curating and Exhibition Management evening course is designed for individuals interested in working in this area or who may have attended the The Business of the Visual Arts course. Students will learn how to engage within the industry to better prepare and equip themselves with the professional skills needed to develop and manage successful exhibitions to embark on an exciting career in Exhibition Management.Why Choose a City Short Course?Our Curating and Exhibition Management short course is delivered over 10 weeks and is ideal for anyone looking for maximum flexibility combined with expert tuition.Taught in the evening, the course is perfect or anyone looking to improve or further their curation and exhibition management knowledge and skills. Course Information Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply Wednesday 5 October 2016 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £430.00 CS1336 Apply Now Wednesday 18 January 2017 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £430.00 CS1336 Apply Now ...

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Location

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Islington (London)
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Northampton Square, EC1V 0HB

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Subjects

  • Management
  • IT
  • Exhibition
  • Art
  • Industry
  • IT Development
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

What will I learn?

The Curating and Exhibition Management short course provides an insight into the development and delivery of balanced exhibitions.

We will explore current curatorial practice, programming and audiences in presenting commercial and academic exhibitions along with legal and practical aspects. Sessions include presentations by the course leader, visiting lecturers from the industry and a number of field trips to innovative visual art venues.

You will acquire an understanding of the complexities, stakeholders and schedules involved in managing and executing exhibitions. In addition, pitfalls and how they can be overcome to avoid negative outcomes are considered and discussed.

This pathway offers nuts and bolts experiences to progress your knowledge and prepare you should you contemplate pursuing a career in this professional environment.

The Visual Art programme will cover current issues including but not exclusive:

  • Curatorial Practice - Beyond the White Cube
  • Topics and audiences, programming in private institutions & commercial galleries
  • V&A and/or Tate curator, guest speaker (tbc)
  • Zabulodowicz Collection - visit (tbc)
  • Exhibitions UK and internationally from an organizational perspective
  • Art Angel - visit (tbc) Budgets, cost sharing, artwork selection, communication, agreements, documentation
  • Logistics, H&S, condition reports, insurance, invitations, press release and social media
  • Installation and display
  • Working with the media, guest speaker from Artlyst (tbc)
  • A presentation of agreed course assignment

Additional information

Teaching and Assessment

Through informal assessment activities such as group discussions, presentations and essays. Students will be expected to deliver a comprehensive presentation covering curation and exhibition management as agreed with the course tutor.

Curating and Exhibition Management

Price on request