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Featured courses
Art Criticism Short Course
£810
Develop your art criticism skills. Learn to analyse and evaluate art, and articulate your informed opinions.
- Dates - 7 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Exhibition Design and Delivery Short Course
£290
Learn the practical steps of staging an exhibition in this one-day course. Guided by your tutor, explore the entire process from initial concept and research to agreements, layout, and artwork hanging.
- Dates - 24 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
- Schedule - Friday
Contemporary Art Exhibition and Event Management Short Course
£850
Learn to manage contemporary art exhibitions and events. Gain practical skills in curation and event planning.
- Dates - 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
How To Become An Independent Curator Short Course
£750
Become an independent curator. Develop your own curatorial approach and think critically about the role of the curator.
- Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Who are these courses for?
Whether you're building a foundation in curatorial practice, developing skills in exhibition-making and audience engagement, or seeking new perspectives on contemporary culture, you'll gain practical and theoretical insight into the cultural sector.
Our courses are also well suited to current creative professionals looking to broaden their knowledge, support their career development and engage with contemporary cultural discourse.
What will I learn?
Depending on the course you choose, you’ll gain a foundation in key areas of curation and culture, including:
- Art critique: analysing and evaluation art
- Art handling and installation
- Curating principles and different curatorial approaches
- The business side of artistic practice
- Developing art events and exhibitions
- Arts management
Do I need any prior experience?
How long are the courses?
Depending on the type or format of the course you choose, it could typically run for a few consecutive days or weeks, or once per week for a few weeks.
Which course format is right for me?
- Choose an in-person, campus-based short course for immersive learning and the art college experience
- Choose a live online short course for structured teaching you can do anywhere
Where can this lead?
After completing their course students go on to:
- BA and MA courses at UAL or other institutions
- Use their practical skills to develop their own creative practice, events or business
- UAL Online postgraduate study
- Creative careers and freelance practice
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From creative hobby to flourishing business
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