Description
The Master of Fine Arts in Criticism and Curatorial Practices combines history, theory, and criticism with professional practice to explore and experiment with the breadth and depth of contemporary art and design. The objectives of the MFA in Criticism and Curatorial Practices are:
Key features of the program include:
Guide
Required Courses and Timeline
Curriculum: 60 credits
Year One | Summer | Year Two |
Fall semester (12 credits) GGRA 6B01 Contemporary Research Methods (3) GGRA 6B03 Critical Theory Seminar I (3) CRCP 6B06 Introduction to Criticism and Curatorial Studies (3) Elective (3) |
Summer (9 credits) Internship and/or Study Abroad (9) |
Fall semester 2 (12 credits) CRCP 6B05 Issues in Criticism and Curatorial Studies (3) CRCP 6C01 Individual Research and Reading (6) Elective (3) |
Winter semester (12 credits) CRCP 6B01 History and Theory of Exhibitions (3) CRCP 6B02 Criticism and Critical Writing (3) CRCP 6B03 Inside the AGO: Collaborative Group Exhibition (3) Elective (3) |
Winter semester 2 (15 credits) CRCP 6B07 Thesis Writing Workshop (3) Master’s Thesis (one of): CRCP 6E01 Exhibition and Essay (6+6) OR CRCP 6E02 Criticism Thesis (12) |
Electives
Students may choose from:
Students should consult the Graduate Program Director for advising on the selection of elective courses.
Summer Options
The MFA in Criticism and Curatorial Practice is a year-round, five-semester program, including one Summer term. Students must make plans for their summer program in consultation with their Supervisory Committee and the Program Director. Among the options available to students in this program are:
Summer Internship (9 credits)
With the assistance of the Graduate Program Director, students will arrange either a curatorial or criticism internship of eight to twelve weeks’ duration with a local, national, or international gallery, museum or journal. A list of potential placements will be provided to students by January of their first year.
Summer International Directed Study/Research Assistantship (9 credits)
If appropriate to their thesis project, students may arrange international directed study or research for the summer between years one and two.
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