Museum Studies and Curatorial Practice Nanyang Technological University

Overview

The Museum Studies and Curatorial Practice course at Nanyang Technological University places great emphasis on addressing theoretical and practical challenges working with art historians, experienced curators, and experts with local, regional, and international expertise on historical and contemporary art. Singapore’s excellent museum infrastructure and its geographical location allows direct contact with art works and artists, archives and artefacts.

Crafted following international best practices this one year course based MA programme is designed with a three track structure.

For career prospects, generally graduates can fill positions in the arts, culture and heritage industries. 

Some examples include:

• Museums, galleries and arts organisations, (curatorship, arts management, marketing, programming research and publications, exhibition and collection management, exhibition designers, museum educators, art administration, policy);

• Private and public sector commissioning art such as the newly created Singapore Public Art Trust (NAC) (project management, outreach & education, conservation and maintenance);

•  International auction houses (acquisitions, authentication, pricing, publicity research and publications);

•  Art fairs and art festivals/ biennales (curatorship, project management, outreach and marketing, publications, exhibition management, exhibition designers, art administration, policy);

•  Academic research and teaching positions;

• Government ministries (policy officers, corporate communications, diplomatic support, funding, event and project management);

• Statutory Boards (management, funding, event and project management);

• Publishing (writing, text and image editing, researching, copy writing);

• Media broadcasters and content producers (journalists, writers, researchers, producers)