MFA in Curating

What you'll study In Year One, you're introduced to a series of curatorial concepts and practices through group analysis and guided research. There are also group seminars that look into significant ideas in philosophy and cultural theory to help you think broadly about your own practice In Year Two, intensive workshops look in depth at a set of artistic and cultural themes chosen by the students. In Year Two you further develop independent curatorial research and practice, working either on your own ideas or with a London-based gallery or institution. The summer term of Year One acts as a transition to Year Two. Government Art Collection Each year, part 1 Goldsmiths curating students are invited to pitch an exhibition proposal to the Government Art Collection , using works from this important national collection as the basis for a contemporary art exhibition. The successful projects are realised during the final year. Year one Module title Credits. Curatorial Practice Curatorial Practice n/a This module is designed to provide support for, give guidance to, and encourage innovation of student-initiated curatorial ideas, their planning and implementation by staff and visiting tutor seminars, student-led seminars and tutorials. The student-directed work on this module leads towards the establishment of your own specific professional practice. n/a. Critical Studies Critical Studies n/a At this stage of the programme, Critical Studies is designed to develop your critical awareness of critical and conceptual issues in and around contemporary art through lectures and seminars, and to foster your original and innovative contribution of ideas. The module consists of lectures, seminars and review sessions. The lectures and seminars are designed to firstly develop your evaluation skills and secondly your skills for communicating ideas. n/a. Review Sessions Review Sessions n/a You are expected to produce a written review of exhibitions or events that you have attended each month in a format suitable to the content of the work (for instance, a summary of a number of different exhibitions or a text that focuses on a particular theme). These are discussed in a group review session with a tutor. These sessions aim to produce publishable material. n/a. Year two Module title Credits. Curatorial Practice II Curatorial Practice II n/a This module provides you with an advanced learning environment in which to progress your professional practice to a level of excellence. Staff and visiting tutors work with individual students to encourage originality and innovation in the field of curating through the critical examination of your and others’ practice. On occasion, practising international curators and critics give guest lectures to the students. In Year Two, presentation of the Independent Research Project B is expected to be of an advanced standard in keeping with the professional presentation of a project in public. In this way, Curatorial Practice in Year Two differs from Year One as you are now expected to achieve advanced standards of learning and are encouraged to take responsibility for your ideas with a sophisticated understanding of your professional pathway. n/a. Critical Studies Year 2 Critical Studies Year 2 N/A Critical Studies Year 2 deepens your understanding of the ideas and issues introduced in Year 1 through seminars and independent study. Seminar options may include: Postcolonial Identities and Representation; Art and the Everyday; The Right To The City; Utopias in Contemporary Art; Post-Criticalities; Acts of Appropriation; The Film Effect – Moving Image Art in Context. N/A. Review Sessions II Review Sessions II n/a You are expected to produce a written review of exhibitions or events that you have attended each month in a format suitable to the content of the work (for instance, a summary of a number of different exhibitions or a text that focuses on a particular theme). These are discussed in a group review session with a tutor. These sessions aim to produce publishable material. n/a. Download the programme specification for the 2018-19 intake. If you would like an earlier version of the programme specification, please contact the Quality Office. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.