Contemporary Art, Singapore

This is a specially designed programme for those who want to study contemporary art in-depth, with a view to working in commercial galleries or public museums, opening their own galleries or working as curators, dealers, consultants, writers or critics.

The course emphasises the artwork itself and how we approach and interpret contemporary art. Analysis of paintings, sculpture, installations and conceptual works form a regular part of the curriculum, with tutor-accompanied visits to Singapore's museums and galleries. Week-long study trips to biennales, museums, collections and art fairs in China, Indonesia and New York are also key components in the first two semesters.

In Semester 1 there is an intensive series of lectures by faculty and guest speakers on the development of art from the 1960s to the present. This will include examining key themes in art in Europe, the US as well as having a particular focus on Asia. For the major project in Semester 1, students will propose a hypothetical exhibition using a commercial or public gallery as a speculative model.

Semester 2 will continue the study of contemporary art in the context of Post-colonialism and Globalisation. This is followed by seminar work focusing on the art network and the relationship of art to criticism, theory and literature.

Throughout the course and the dissertation students can develop and discuss any ideas or issues they may have in one-on-one tutorials.

Apply now for MA Contemporary Art 2008/09.

Course Breakdown for 2008/09

SEMESTER 1
1 September - 12 December, 2008
Art since 1960
Contemporary art in Asia
Issues in contemporary art
Curating an exhibition
Writing and publishing art criticism
Research methodology
Field trip: China (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou)

SEMESTER 2
5 January - 30 April, 2009
Post-colonialism and globalisation
The art network
Art, criticism, theory and literature
Key artists, key exhibitions
Research methodology
Field trips: Indonesia (Yogyakarta/Bandung) & New York

SEMESTER 3
1 May - 31 October, 2009
Dissertation

Download MA Contemporary Art Prospectus for 2008/09 (PDF).

Tuition and fees

Semester 1: SGD 25,600 (inclusive GST)

Semester 2: SGD 25,600 (inclusive GST)

Semester 3: SGD 8,900 (inclusive GST)

Travel: SGD 7,400 (inclusive GST)

Total: SGD 67,500 (inclusive GST)


Total programme payment schedule:

Deposit: SGD 1,500 (Due on acceptance)

Payment 1: SGD 35,625 (Due on enrolment)

Payment 2: SGD 30,375 (Due 1 Dec 2008)

Total: SGD 67,500

All fees are inclusive of GST


Other Costs:

All students are required to provide their own laptop computers for the duration of the programme. The cost of books will vary for student to student, but a budget of between SGD 750-1000 for the programme should be sufficient. Lodging and food costs will vary for individual students so please refer to the accommodation section for more details.

Download Standard Student Contract (Word).

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