Program Overview
The Modern Art - Critical and Curatorial Studies at Columbia University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, 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 Modern Art - Critical and Curatorial Studies 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Modern Art - Critical and Curatorial Studies 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
- The Critical Colloquium is taken in the first term of study. It involves a reading and analysis of texts by major theorists and critics, an introduction to art history\x92s different interpretive methods and models, and an examination of different models of critical writing.
- The Curatorial Colloquium is taken in the second semester of study. It introduces students to the history, theory and practice of exhibitions, the histories of curating, and recent models of the \x93curatorial,\x94 as well as case studies on historical exhibitions.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Generally a minimum of four undergraduate courses in art history or studies in archaeology or anthropology related to art history is required. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages is strongly recommended prior to admission. All applicants should submit a sample of critical or scholarly writing. Interviews are not offered as part of the application process.\xc2\xa0
- All students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a Statement of Academic Purpose, a writing sample (a course paper, term paper, etc.) and three letters of evaluation from academic sources.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia University 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 Columbia University
Columbia University
New York, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months