Ma in Visual Arts & Curatorial Studies
Combine artistic practice and curatorial research to engage with contemporary art, visual culture, and exhibition-making.
The Programme Overview
Established in 2006, the MA combines solid training in artistic production with highly specialised curatorial practice. Lead by globally recognised artists, curators, critics and intellectuals, the programme explores the relationship between art, visual culture, aesthetics and social dynamics, focusing on the main research and theoretical methodologies of contemporary art. Given the solid positioning of the NABA Visual Arts Department within the contemporary art system, students will tackle interdisciplinary activities, and new training and operating models in contemporary art.
Learning Objectives
Over the MA, students will have the opportunity to:
° Develop an in-depth knowledge of the practical and theoretical tools for artistic, curatorial, editorial, exhibition, historical-critical projects.
° Develop advanced skills in painting, drawing, graphic design, video, photography, sound design, new media, and communication and organization of cultural activities.
° Acquire knowledge of the main research and theoretical methodologies of contemporary art and of the aesthetic and visual vocabulary to work with images.
° Produce and display artistic works and curatorial projects on a professional and
international level.