Art + Critique: Studio Practice & Critical Studies online course

This course integrates practice and theory in a comprehensive programme that emphasises critical inquiry in art practice. Through a series of lectures, seminars, workshops, group tutorials and off-site visits, the syllabus supports participants as they explore and develop their practice and research. The curriculum fosters experimentation and collaborative study in a community of peers. It provides a supportive environment where participants will extend and develop their ability to discuss, write about and judge contemporary art, as well as their ability to reflect on and contextualise their own practice.

The course programme includes modules and support in the form of:

• A programme of six participatory lectures and reading seminars
• Regular peer reviews and feedback on your practice and work-in-progress
• Writing workshops, to develop a proposal, improve your artist’s statement, exchange feedback and practice your critical and interpretive skills
• Workshops on the relationship between practice and theory
• Off-site visits, to participate in critical discussions, articulate aesthetic judgments and build analytical skills
• Optional one-to-one peer mentoring
• Present your practice for a final round of discussions and written feedback.

By the end of the course participants will have a critical awareness of contemporary art, with a road map and toolbox of methodologies, skills and resources for their continuing practice and the confidence to pursue it independently. The course is open to everyone but it is particularly suited to those who have a background in art and wish to develop their practice and extend their knowledge of contemporary art practices and discourses.

Course fee £578 / £468 / £358 (Pay what you can)
If the course fee is a barrier to your participation please get in touch so that we can find a way to make it more accessible for you.