Program Overview
The Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere at University of Southern California is a MA programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art and Curatorial Practices in the Public Sphere programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methodologies of Art Writing
- Social Space, Publics and Counter-Publics
- Curatorial Practicum
- Curatorial/Organizational Models
- Histories of Art in the Public Sphere
- Contemporary Art in the Public Sphere
- Critical Conversations
- Seminar: Contemporary Issues
- Theorizing the Public Realm
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, or equivalent, from an accredited school (minimum 3.0 overall GPA)
- official academic transcripts
- three letters of recommendation from instructors or persons able to comment on the applicant\'s academic potential
- a 1500- to 2000-word personal statement
- a writing sample
- the GRE General Test
- International applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern California directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States
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University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-08
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