| Faculty | Faculty of Art and Design (FUD) |
|---|---|
| Study programme | Curatorship Studies (N0213A310017) |
| Branch of study / Specialization | Curatorial Studies (N0213A310017/KS - A) |
| Level of acquired qualification | Postgraduate Master |
| Form of study | Full-time |
| Standard length of study | 2 years |
| Number of ECTS credits | 120 |
| Qualification awarded | Master of Arts (6) |
| Access to further studies | Doctoral study programme |
| Type of completion | State Final Exam |
| Study and Examination Code | URL |
| Faculty coordinator for international students | unspecified |
| Key learning outcomes | The Follow-up Master's Program in Curatorial Studies addresses the need to educate skilled professionals in the contextualization, production, presentation, interpretation, and socialization of contemporary visual art. This program's specificity lies in the integration of theoretical and practical components, aimed at mastering the operational dynamics of cultural institutions, the presentation and socialization of visual art, journalism, art criticism, and the art market. The program combines theoretical knowledge from art history, art theory, and social sciences with practical skills for managing institutions that preserve, process, produce, and publicly present works of visual art. Particular attention is given to the contemporary visual art and culture of both the Czech Republic and the international environment. Additionally, the curriculum addresses key aspects of art theory, the methodology of art history, curatorial practices, and gallery operations, with special emphasis on the production and marketing of contemporary art. Graduates are equipped with both theoretical insights and practical skills gained through collaboration with specific institutions and international professionals representing significant gallery organizations. These hands-on experiences, reflected upon during their studies, prepare graduates for real-world work conditions and enable their engagement across various domains of art production and institutional frameworks. Innovations in the curriculum design and content reflect the unique requirements of 21st-century visual art production and the evolving dynamics of the art industry. **Unique Focus and Character of the Program** The Follow-up Master's Program in Curatorial Studies offers a distinctive orientation and exceptional character. Curatorial Studies remains a relatively young discipline, shaped primarily by the development of specific methods for the operation, production, interpretation, and socialization of contemporary visual art. The program's structure combines two fundamental approaches: emphasis on the theoretical reflection of current artistic creation and the acquisition of core competencies in production and institutional work within museums and galleries. In this context, the program provides students with a structured insight into historical and methodological issues in 20th- and 21st-century visual art. It also offers workshops and seminars that focus on both conceptual and practical aspects of implementing creative exhibition projects. The unique character of the Curatorial Studies program is reinforced by a well-structured and continually updated study plan. This plan integrates traditional forms of teaching, such as lectures, seminars, and exercises, with a studio-based model emphasizing practical outcomes, particularly through the course *Curatorial Workshop*. Key to the program is the production of public student exhibitions as part of annual projects, which offer students essential practical experience in exhibition management. An added value of the Curatorial Studies program is the interaction among students from diverse academic backgrounds, including artistic creation, art history and theory, art education, and cultural production and marketing. This multidisciplinary environment fosters the development of creative and inspirational teams and projects. The program also emphasizes the production of high-quality, practice-based outcomes and offers students opportunities to engage with real-world curatorial and institutional challenges, ensuring a comprehensive preparation for careers in contemporary art and culture. |
| Specific admission requirements | unspecified |
| Specific provisions for recognition of prior learning | unspecified |
| Qualification requirements and regulations | unspecified |
| Profile of the programme | unspecified |
| Persistence requirements | unspecified |
| Occupational profiles of graduates with examples | unspecified |
| Branch of study / Specialization guarantor | unspecified |
| Status | Recommended year of study | Recommended semester | Course code | Course title (* Final State Examination) | Language of instruction | Number of ECTS credits | Course availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU085 | Exhibition studies I | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU081 | Gender Art | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU088 | Gallery Service I | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU079 | History of contemporary art I | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU082 | Contemporary Central European Visual Art | Czech | 2 | The course is available to visiting students |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU077 | Theory of contemporary art I | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU083 | Curatoral workshop I | Czech | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU087 | Museology and collection protection | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU076 | Introduction to the methodology of art history | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU097 | Contemporary architecture I | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Winter | KDT/849 | Selected chapters from modern and contemporary art I | Czech English | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Winter | KDT/844 | Presentation of the work of art I | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU095 | Contemporary design I | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Winter | KDT/754 | Selected Chapters from History of Culture and Design I | Czech | 1 | |
| Optional | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU101 | The late work of the modernist generation of Czech and Slovak female artists I | Czech | 1 | |
| Optional | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU099 | Alternative curation I | Czech | 1 | |
| Optional | 1 | Winter | KDT/FU103 | Philosophy of art I | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU092 | Economics of non-profit organizations | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU090 | curatorial studies - disciplinary methodology I | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU093 | Excursion | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU086 | Exhibition studies II | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU080 | History of contemporary art I | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU084 | Curatoral workshop II | Czech | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU094 | Professional practice | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU089 | Gallery Service II | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU078 | Theory of contemporary art II | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU091 | Methods of contemporary artistic practice I | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Summer | KDT/755 | Selected Chapters from History of Culture and Design II | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Summer | KDT/850 | Presentation of the work of art II | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Summer | KDT/843 | Selected chapters from modern and contemporary art II | Czech English | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU098 | Contemporary architecture II | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU096 | Contemporary design II | Czech | 1 | |
| Optional | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU100 | Alternative curation II | Czech | 1 | |
| Optional | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU102 | The late work of the modernist generation of Czech and Slovak female artists II | Czech | 1 | |
| Optional | 1 | Summer | KDT/FU104 | Philosophy of art II | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU114 | Editorial activity | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU115 | Diplomo Seminar I | Czech | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU107 | Curatorial workshop III | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU105 | Curatory Study - Field Methodology II | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU112 | The development of fine arts after the year 2000 | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU113 | Animation and gallery pedagogy | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU106 | Analysis and interpretation of a work of art | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU109 | Methods of contemporary artistic practice II | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU110 | Production and marketing I | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory option | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU120 | New media art | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU123 | Monument care | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU121 | Selected chapters from the history of the moving image | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory option | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU119 | European Art under Influence of Totalitarian Ideologies | English | 1 | The course is available to visiting students |
| Optional | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU126 | English language - technical terminology | English | 1 | |
| Optional | 2 | Winter | KDT/FU124 | Art and space. Gallery Architecture in the Transformations of two Centuries | Czech | 1 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Summer | KDT/FU117 | Art criticism | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Summer | KDT/FU118 | Copyright | Czech | 2 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Summer | KDT/FU128 | Comprehensive exam in the history of modern and contemporary art (*) | Czech | 0 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Summer | KDT/FU116 | Diploma Seminar II | Czech | 12 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Summer | KDT/FU108 | Curatorial workshop IV | Czech | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Summer | KDT/FU127 | Comprehensive exam in curatorial studies and gallery operations (*) | Czech | 0 | |
| Compulsory | 2 | Summer | KDT/FU111 | Production and marketing II | Czech | 4 |