Art - Exhibition Studies University of the Arts London (UAL)

Overview

Within this Art - Exhibition Studies MRes programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) in addition to the selection of art and mode of address, you will consider the wider social conditions and impact exhibitions can have on those who experience them.

Why choose this course at Central Saint Martins

• Collaboration with Afterall: MRes Art: Exhibition Studies is delivered in conjunction with Afterall, the art research and publishing organisation based at Central Saint Martins. You will have unique access to resources as well as its network of contributors and collaborating institutions. These include high-profile curators and theorists.
• Enhance your research skills: You will have dedicated training on research methods and methodologies, allowing you to proceed onto further academic research and to deploy those skills in a professional context.
• Research community: You will be part of a wider research community within Central Saint Martins. The College has its own, dedicated research group which brings together theorists, artists and curators who are investigating the exhibition form.
• Debate your work with professionals: You will have the chance to direct and participate in a group event with invited professionals. This will build your professional skills and provide a discussion forum, challenging you to recognise and debate key questions arising from your research project work.

Career opportunities:

The Art - Exhibition Studies programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) offers valuable opportunities to build transferable professional knowledge and skills. The exchange of perspectives with others through shared units, reading groups and debates helps establish stimulating and productive networks.

The focus on proposing and developing a major independent programme of study is supported by a shared professional practice lecture series featuring guest speakers plus opportunities to attend symposia and critique work in progress across subject areas. The Postgraduate Art Programme has wide-ranging links with professional organisations, collections and galleries, and includes opportunities for interaction and networking according to your personal career direction.

MRes Art: Exhibition Studies is unique in its relationship with Afterall, the high-profile international art publishers based at CSM. MRes Art: Exhibition Studies is spearheaded by academic expertise within the Afterall team and benefits from the professional international networking opportunities created by publishing projects. Publications include the Afterall journal and the 'Exhibition Histories' series of books - these can provide opportunities for student involvement in professional practice as well as relevant contacts for individual research and career development.