Curating from Art to Design and Beyond Short Course

Course description

This course is for students who are looking to enhance their engagement with and understanding of contemporary curatorial practice and theory. The course will assist students in contextualising and developing ideas about curating exhibitions, displays and public programmes with a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from art, design, fashion, architecture and other fields.

Throughout the course, students will be presented with a selection of historical and contemporary curatorial approaches through a dynamic combination of theoretical and practical sessions.

Students will also engage with a stimulating array of visits to trigger creative links with London’s rich contemporary culture, from gallery and museum visits to sessions alongside professional artists, designers and curators.

A series of informal lectures and seminars will help each student develop their own research and a related curatorial proposal. Students will build a deeper understanding and working knowledge of contemporary curatorial practice, gain confidence and a key network of cultural resources and connections.

Who should take this course?

Students of any discipline with an interest in current curatorial practices and the connections between visual arts, design, fashion, architecture and other fields.

The course will be suitable for people with little or no previous experience in curating, but also for people with some experience and an interest to further develop their portfolio and knowledge in the field. The course will put special emphasis on testing new approaches to the expanding field of curating.

Course Outcomes

Along with a basic overview on the history of curating, different types of curators and curatorial roles, curating resources and latest developments in the field, you will also put together a curatorial proposal based on your research interests.

Entry requirements: None, apart from an interest in contemporary arts, design, fashion or architecture.

Level: All Levels

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older

Clear, easy to understand lessons: 

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean. 
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand. 

Experience life on campus 

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe 
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline 
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need 
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time 
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments 
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time 

A certificate of completion: 

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it! 
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance. 
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience! 
• Certificates are great to complement your cv.