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Contemporary Art, New York



The programme in Contemporary Art provides an in-depth analysis of works of art from the post-war period to today. Emphasis is given to the objects themselves, and how one approaches and interprets art of this period. In addition to lectures and seminars, study visits include weekly visits to galleries, museums and private collections in New York and further afield, both nationally and internationally.

The programme aims to enable students to combine academic prowess with professional skills in order to prepare them for a successful career in the arts. Students learn about all genres of contemporary art including painting, sculpture, time-based and new media, as well as performance and ephemeral work.

This dynamic program, like its partner programme in London, prepares graduates to pursue a variety of careers in the art world, from working in commercial galleries, private collections, museums and foundations, to establishing their own galleries, to working as curators, appraisors, critics or editors. Our graduates keep in touch via the Institute’s Alumni network.

Course breakdown

SEMESTER 1
September - December, 2010
point Contemporary Art from 1945 - Present
point Histories and Theories of Post-war and Contemporary Art
point Research Methodology: Research tools for contemporary art
point Professional Practice (including curating an exhibition and art writing)
point Study visits (e.g. DIA: Beacon; Marfa, TX)

SEMESTER 2
January - May, 2011
point Global Art Production
point Research Methodology: Preparing to write a thesis
point Professional Practice
point Study visits (e.g. London, UK; Dubai Art Fair, UAE)

SEMESTER 3
June - October, 2011
point Thesis (MA only).

Upon the successful completion of the two semester course of study, students receive a non-credit Graduate Certificate which 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 in collaboration with The University of Manchester in the UK.

Total programme fees 2009-2010*
Graduate Certificate: $38,100
MA: $44,100 (including Semester 3) - please see paragraph above *
Travel Costs: $4,500

*Fees may be subject to a small increase for 2010/11.

Faculty
Kathy Battista, Programme Director
Melanie Marino
Tom McNulty
Victoria Miguel
Stephan Pascher
Lowell Pettit
Audrey Walen

Get programme prospectus. Download Contemporary Art programme prospectus.

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

Sotheby's Institute of Art brochure/catalog
Get brochure/catalog. Download our brochure/catalog 2010-2011.


Need more information?
Please e-mail Alissa Roeder at a.roeder@sothebysinstitute.com
or call us on tel: 212 897 6647

All New York coursework is offered on a non-credit basis.

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