Master of Arts in Curatorial Practice

0701511

Global History of Art and Design

This course provides a critical survey of global south art and design history, with a specific focus on its relevance to contemporary curatorial practice. Through the lens of globalization, students will explore major artistic and design movements across diverse cultural contexts, analyzing how histories of art have been constructed, collected, and displayed. Emphasis is placed on the role of museums and archives in shaping the canon of art and design. Students will engage with key artworks, historical debates, and case studies of exhibitions to develop advanced visual literacy, historiographical awareness, and curatorial interpretation skills.

0701513

Art in a Globalized World

This course investigates the impact of globalization on art and culture. Globalization is introduced as a complex, multi-layered phenomenon that serves as a critical framework for understanding the innovation, production, and dissemination of art across cultures. Through focused case studies, students will examine cultural asymmetries as key sites for analyzing how taste and value in art are constructed and contested globally.

0701514

Infrastructure of Creative and Cultural Institutions

This course provides a critical investigation into the Infrastructure of Creative and Cultural Institutions, with a focus on their architectural, operational, and institutional dimensions. Students will explore the motivations and models behind public, private, and corporate cultural institutions, analyzing how spatial design, management frameworks, and cultural policy influence community engagement and artistic programming. Special attention is given to case studies from the MENASA (Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia) region, situating global developments within local and regional contexts.

0701512

Graduate Seminar in Curatorial Practice

This course functions as an advanced seminar focused on critical discourse and contemporary issues in curatorial practice. Through weekly readings, peer discussions, and analytical reflections, students will engage with key theoretical and practical frameworks shaping the curatorial field today. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in contextual analysis, professional ethics, oral and written communication, and collaborative dialogue. The course prepares students to articulate informed curatorial perspectives in response to local and global cultural contexts.

0701515

Writing for Museums and Galleries

This course explores the critical and professional practices of writing for museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. Students will examine a range of writing forms including wall texts, catalogs, didactic labels, press releases, grant proposals, and digital content while considering issues of audience, accessibility, interpretation, and institutional voice. Through writing workshops, peer critique, and analysis of published examples, students will develop the verbal and editorial skills needed to communicate curatorial concepts clearly, persuasively, and ethically across a variety of public and institutional formats.

0701521

Research Methods for Curatorial Studies

This course introduces advanced research methodologies relevant to curatorial practice, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, critical inquiry, and context-specific investigation. Students will explore key theoretical frameworks, develop research proposals, and examine the ethical, cultural, and institutional dimensions of curatorial research. Through case studies, writing workshops, and methodological exercises, students will gain the skills needed to design, implement, and communicate independent research projects that support curatorial decision-making and contribute to scholarly and professional discourse.

0701527

Curation Project I

This course introduces students to the core principles and practices of traditional curatorial work within existing exhibition settings. Students will develop a curatorial proposal that emphasizes spatial design, object-based presentation, audience engagement, and logistical planning. Through contextual research, mentorship, and iterative feedback, students learn how to translate conceptual ideas into structured exhibition frameworks. The course focuses on curatorial strategies appropriate for galleries, museums, and site-specific installations, preparing students for real-world applications and professional critique.

0701528

Curation Project II

This course focuses on digital, media-based, and experimental curatorial practices in collaboration with an existing cultural institution. Students will develop and implement a curatorial project that integrates technologies such as video, sound, web platforms, or immersive environments (AR/VR). Emphasis is placed on conceptual risk-taking, audience interactivity, and curating across physical and virtual spaces. Through iterative critique, technical production, and collaborative mentorship, students will produce a curatorial outcome that demonstrates creative authorship, digital fluency, and critical engagement with contemporary curatorial discourse.

0701550

Research Project

This course serves as the capstone research component of the MA in Curatorial Practices program. Students independently develop and complete a substantial research project that addresses a critical issue, challenge, or opportunity within curatorial practice. Under faculty supervision, students engage in problem definition, literature review, data collection, case study analysis, and formal documentation of their findings. The project must demonstrate conceptual depth, methodological clarity, professional relevance, and reflect its readiness for possible implementation.

0701531

Curation in Cultural, Science and Non-Traditional Museums

This course introduces students to non-art curatorial practices such as cultural, science, and non-traditional collections. It examines the unique challenges and opportunities of curating in institutions where knowledge is communicated through atypical artifacts, interactive technologies, and interpretive storytelling. Through case studies, site visits, and applied exercises, students will explore how curators translate specific content into accessible, audience-centered exhibitions. Emphasis is placed on educational engagement, interactivity, STEAM integration, and the ethical responsibilities of curating factual knowledge.

0701532

Case Studies in Curatorial Practice

This course explores the curatorial field through a comparative analysis of case studies from diverse institutional, cultural, and geographic contexts. Students will critically examine the curatorial strategies, challenges, and innovations behind key exhibitions, public programs, and institutional projects. Emphasis is placed on analyzing decision-making processes, audience engagement, curatorial authorship, and socio-political implications. Through readings, site-based research, and applied critique, students will develop analytical skills to evaluate curatorial approaches and propose their own curatorial responses to contemporary conditions

0701533

Creative and Cultural Institutions Administration

This course examines the strategic, operational, and administrative dimensions of managing cultural centers and nonprofit arts institutions. Students will explore governance models, funding structures, policy frameworks, and leadership approaches that support sustainable and inclusive cultural programming. Emphasis is placed on audience development, human resources, marketing, and digital engagement. Through project-based learning, students will develop the managerial competencies necessary to lead contemporary cultural institutions in dynamic and diverse environments.

0701534

Special Topics in Curatorial Practice

The course offers an advanced exploration of specialized themes, trends, and emerging concepts in curatorial practices, and related fields. Participants shall address topics shaping contemporary curatorial practices.