Kingston University: Curating Contemporary Design
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Art and Design History |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02033089932 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
You will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions and events. You will learn to devise exhibition briefs, research and select exhibits and curate learning and public programmes. Through a dissertation and/or project you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation. The dissertation will support your professional practice and may be developed for research at higher degree level.
– This course is run jointly with the Design Museum. You will have access to inspiring curators, collections, archives, the library, exhibitions and events.
– You will build your professional profile through curating live projects at the Design Museum and with institutions such as the British Council, the Royal Academy and the Architecture Association.
– The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and alternative curatorial formats. There is also an optional international study trip. Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam (there is an additional cost for the trip).
Graduates have joined leading international museums, galleries and cultural organisations which include the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Design Museum, London the British Council, Gallery Fumi; the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney, the Korean Institute of Design Promotion and Shanghai Art Museum.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Selection includes an interview. Please see our website for international entry requirements. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
You will develop creative and practical skills for curating design exhibitions and events. You will learn to devise exhibition briefs, research and select exhibits and curate learning and public programmes. Through a dissertation and/or project you will showcase your originality and creativity in design curation. The dissertation will support your professional practice and may be developed for research at higher degree level.
– This course is run jointly with the Design Museum. You will have access to inspiring curators, collections, archives, the library, exhibitions and events.
– You will build your professional profile through curating live projects at the Design Museum and with institutions such as the British Council, the Royal Academy and the Architecture Association.
– The course offers visits to studios, exhibitions, galleries and alternative curatorial formats. There is also an optional international study trip. Past destinations have included New York, Berlin and Amsterdam (there is an additional cost for the trip).
Graduates have joined leading international museums, galleries and cultural organisations which include the Victoria and Albert Museum; the Design Museum, London the British Council, Gallery Fumi; the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney, the Korean Institute of Design Promotion and Shanghai Art Museum.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field. We welcome applicants with relevant work experience, such as practitioners, museum staff and designers looking to extend their professional experience. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to work creatively and within a team. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5225 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9680 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
You will gain a grounding in the professional aspects of curatorial practice as well as first-hand experience in planning and organising exhibitions. This practical experience will be supported by modules in history and theory, ensuring you have a thorough knowledge of the ideas and context underpinning the display and curating of contemporary designed objects. There is a strong emphasis on gaining key employability skills for the sector, ensuring a high level of professional development. We develop live projects with leading organisations such as the British Council, Crafts Council and V and A Museum.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field. We welcome applicants with relevant work experience, such as practitioners, museum staff and designers looking to extend their professional experience. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to work creatively and within a team. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15300 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
You will gain a grounding in the professional aspects of curatorial practice as well as first-hand experience in planning and organising exhibitions. This practical experience will be supported by modules in history and theory, ensuring you have a thorough knowledge of the ideas and context underpinning the display and curating of contemporary designed objects. There is a strong emphasis on gaining key employability skills for the sector, ensuring a high level of professional development. We develop live projects with leading organisations such as the British Council, Crafts Council and V and A Museum.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good BA(Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in an academic subject or creative practice field. We welcome applicants with relevant work experience, such as practitioners, museum staff and designers looking to extend their professional experience. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to work creatively and within a team. All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirement, which is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. |
| Location | Knights Park Grange Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ |
Fees
| EU | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4180 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8415 GBP for Year 1 |
Kingston University
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