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Contemporary Art, New York

The programme in Contemporary Art involves students in the study of art and its relationship to historical, social, political and economic change in the period 1945 to the present day. By gaining an understanding of the connections between dominant cultural and philosophical ideas of the period and the visual languages of art, creative links are recognised and critical insights are attained.

Students in the programme are required to analyse the development and nature of the American art market. They examine the various roles and careers within the art world such as gallerist, consultant, auctioneer, curator, fabricator and artist.

With an eye toward future career planning, students visit commercial galleries, auction houses, art consultancies, private collections, public museums and institutions, and become familiar with their differing characteristics and how they function.

The critical study of contemporary artworks, art movements and artists involves students with the issues of contemporary art and the complex workings of the art world and its networks. The problematics of “taste” and aesthetics, for example, are explored, and the myriad theories and concepts commonly used to explicate contemporary art are investigated.

Course breakdown

SEMESTER 1
September - December, 2008
History of contemporary art 1945-1980
Critical thought and aesthetic analysis in contemporary art
Professional studies: market practices, art valuation, investment, insurance
Research methodologies in contemporary art

SEMESTER 2
January - May, 2009
History of contemporary art 1980-present
Contemporary art markets including new media and emerging markets
Art law
Research methodologies

SEMESTER 3
June - October, 2009
Dissertation (Master's thesis)

*Upon their successful completion, the first two semesters and the Graduate Certificate may be accepted in transfer by Sotheby’s Institute of Art—London. Students may then matriculate for the Master’s Degree by completing a dissertation (Master’s thesis) in a third semester of independent study under the supervision of the London faculty. The MA degree is granted through the University of Manchester (UK).

Total programme fees
Graduate Certificate: $37,000
MA: $43,000 (including Semester 3) - please see paragraph above *
These fees are exclusive of travel costs.

Faculty
Dr Kathy Battista, Programme Director
Dr Deborah Goldberg
Consulting Faculty

For details on how to apply, please visit admissions page.

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