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Contemporary Art, New York

The programme in Contemporary Art provides 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 trips include weekly visits to galleries, museums and private collections in New York and further afield, both nationally and internationally. Students learn about all genres of contemporary art including painting, sculpture, time-based and new media, as well as performance and ephemeral work. 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.

First offered in 2007, this dynamic new course builds on the success of the London programme, which was established in 1991. Graduates from these programmes pursue a variety of careers in the art world, from working in commercial galleries, private collections, museums and foundations, and 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
3 September - 12 December, 2009
Contemporary Art from 1945 - Present
Histories and Theories of Post-war and Contemporary Art
Research Methodology: Research tools for contemporary art
Professional Practice (including curating an exhibition and art writing)
Study visits

SEMESTER 2
19 January - 14 May, 2010
Global Art Production
Issues in Contemporary Art
Research Methodology: Preparing to write a thesis
Professional Practice
Study vVisits

SEMESTER 3
17 May - 30 October, 2010
Thesis (MA only). Students prepare a dissertation under the supervision of their tutor.*

*Upon the successful completion of this 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 through the London campus of the University of Manchester (UK).

Total programme fees
Graduate Certificate: $38,100
MA: $44,100 (including Semester 3) - please see paragraph above *
These fees are exclusive of travel costs.

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

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

Need more information?
Please e-mail: info@sothebysinstitute.com
or call us on tel: 212.517.3929

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

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