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University of Essex: Curating

Institution University of Essex View institution profile
Department Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies
Web essex.ac.uk
Email pgadmit@essex.ac.uk
Telephone 01206 872719
Study type Taught

Summary

Our course combines practice, theory and histories of curating in equal measure. You will develop an essential base skills for a successful exhibition – from object handling to managing exhibition budgets – through visiting lectures by active museum professionals; practical workshops using our on-site collection and galleries; and competitive placements at leading institutions. You will build your own confident grasp of the history and theory of exhibition-making, studying with academics who besides being active curators are producing new key texts on the curatorial history and theory.

Previous students have worked at the V&A, Royal Academy of Arts, Hayward Gallery and Firstsite Gallery.

MA

University of Essex

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