Art Curating
Coursework
The Master of Art Curating is designed to train the art curators and gallery professionals of tomorrow.
Through a structured program of core and elective units, students gain a sophisticated understanding of the full range of cultural, theoretical, social, political and economic issues underlying the art gallery and museum system. A key component is the project-based internships supervised by industry professionals in local, national and international visual arts organisations, which provide invaluable workplace experience, training and networking opportunities.
The degree is taught in collaboration with leading art institutions and art spaces, allowing students who wish to specialise in contemporary art unique access to practising artists and exhibition spaces. Students will be trained to work as art curators, educators, collection managers, administrators, critics, dealers and valuers. The Master of Art Curating allows those already working in the sector – art teachers, curators, librarians, administrators, writers and gallery workers – to develop their career prospects, and also serves as a career change option for those new to the field.
Some of the units of study available include:
- ARHT6960 Contemporary Curating (taught in partnership with a range of contemporary art spaces);
- ARHT6914 Art and Curatorship (taught at the Art Gallery of New South Wales);
- ARHT6959 Curatorial Lab (allowing students hands-on exhibition curating experience);
as well as units focused in curating specialist areas such as:
- ARHT6938 Curating Asian Art;
- ARHT6956 Indigenising Museums: History & Theory; and
- ARHT6955 Engaging with Photographs: Art and Object.
Awards and requirements
Please refer to the course rules in this handbook for information on the specific admission requirements for different coursework award courses.
Master of Art Curating
Candidates for the Master of Art Curating must complete 72 credit points including:
- a minimum of 18 credit points of core units of study
- a minimum of 12 credit points of selective units of study
- a minimum of 6 credit points of capstone unit of study
- a maximum of 36 credit points of elective units of study
Graduate Diploma in Art Curating
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Art Curating must complete 48 credit points including:
- a minimum of 12 credit points of core units of study
- a minimum of 18 credit points of selective units of study
- a maximum of 18 credit points of elective units of study
Graduate Certificate in Art Curating
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Art Curating must complete 24 credit points including:
- a minimum of 6 credit points of core units of study
- a minimum of 6 credits points of selective units of study
- a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study
Candidates for the Master program who have completed previous study in a relevant discipline may be eligible for a reduction in the requirements in accordance with the table below.
| Level of prior learning | Full-time duration | Credit points to complete |
|---|---|---|
| AQF Level 7 eg. a bachelor's degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences or Law | 1.5 years | 72 |
| Relevant professional experience equivalent to a Graduate Certificate | 1 year | 48 |
| AQF Level 8 eg. Honours in a relevant discipline | 1 year | 48 |
Contacts and further information:
Contact details can be found on these websites:
Department of Art History
School of Literature, Art and Media