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MA Creative Production and Curatorial Practice

Year of entry: 2021

Course duration: 1YRS (FT) 2YRS (PT)

Institution Code: G53

Location: Wrexham

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Overview of the programme

This course has been designed to give you a deep understanding of the necessary skills required to work across creative, professional and academic contexts. It is aimed at those who wish to develop and deepen their knowledge and expertise in curatorial practices and creative project management.

Civic engagement is at the heart of this programme. Not only is this course designed to positively impact your employability by equipping you with skills for a career in curation and cultural production but you will also engage with the local community via thriving local cultural organisations to undertake pre-arranged internships, volunteering or project placements.

Learning takes place through situated practice. The course has strong links with galleries and museums in North Wales and offers invaluable insights, including behind-the-scenes access to gallery spaces and the chance to learn from curatorial staff and arts professionals.

You may also work alongside your studies in museums, commercial galleries, auction houses, artist’s studios, magazines, alternative spaces and not-for-profit organisations.

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KEY COURSE FEATURES

We have developed this course with an ideal balance of research and entrepreneurial skills to help you thrive, growing your understanding of publicity, marketing and fundraising; audience development and engagement; leadership and management.

Teaching is shaped to the field of curation and cultural production with diverse opportunities to support your chosen career path.

Gain essential workplace experience and exhibition understanding.
Gain research and entrepreneurial skills needed to sustain your career, with an ethos of fostering a sustainable society mindful of environmental and civic responsibility for our future. Develop your knowledge and skills in publicity, marketing and fundraising; audience development and engagement; leadership and management.
Take part in events and field trips across the UK from festivals to local special events.
In collaboration with the Arts Council of Wales, you will have the opportunity to apply for the Invigilator Plus scheme, which has previously given successful students the opportunity to meet and work with peers from other Universities in Wales. In addition to this students have also invigilated the Welsh pavilion at the Venice Biennale with a one month residency as part of the promotion team. If you are successful, you will also be part of a mentoring scheme with an established curator or artist.
Engage with critical conversations concerning the formation and engagement of publics curating Welsh culture and Welsh artists; artist as curator; exhibition as art form; curating performance; cultural production as forms of resilience and activism. There is also an emphasis on writing for publication, exhibition reviews, curatorial thesis, and audience-facing information texts.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

There are four main modules which each have 30 credits, followed by a 60 credit dissertation, making a total of 180 credits. All modules are core.

Curation Theory and Practice-Core
Research Methods and Application-Core
Collaborative Project-Core
Audiences and Markets-Core
Thesis and Masters Art Exposition-core

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLYING

We currently require an initial degree in a relevant subject, classified as First Class or 2:1, or evidence of recent activity in the subject equivalent to these classifications as determined by interview.

Overseas students can submit their portfolio and statement of intent digitally if they are unable to visit the university in person.

All applicants are expected to hold a good and relevant initial degree, or provide a portfolio of their own work, demonstrating equivalence to an initial degree.

If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant Academic and English language entry requirements.

APPLYING FOR THE COURSE

If you are applying as a home or European Union student, you should make your application electronically through the direct application form.

A paper version is available upon request from the Admissions and Enquiries Team.

If you are applying as an International Student, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus. You will also be able to track your application status and receive your offer letter and CAS letter here.

ASSESSMENT & TEACHING

Assessment will be conducted throughout the course and will require evidence of coursework (typically portfolio) including evaluations of the practical work for each module.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This course will equip you with the skills needed to work in the following areas;

Museums
Commercial Galleries
Auction Houses
Artist’s Studios
Magazines
Not-for-profit Organisations
Exhibitions
Festivals
Public art commissions
Arts Education Programmes
Theatres

FEES AND FUNDING

The fees you pay and the support available may depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on
our fees & finance pages.

Programme Specification

You can see the full programme specification here.

Accommodation

If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.

Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.

MA MA Creative Production and Curatorial Practice

Overview of the programme

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MA Creative Production and Curatorial Practice