MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSEUM STUDIES & CURATORIAL PRACTICES
- NTU Centre of Contemporary Art Singapore, Gillman Barracks
- ADM Gallery, NTU Campus, ADM
- Microscope Lab, NTU Campus, ADM
- Cinema Dome & Green Screen, NTU Campus, ADM
- 3D Printing Workshops, NTU Campus, ADM
- Sound Studio, NTU Campus, ADM
- ADM Library, NTU Campus, ADM
- NTU Museum, NTU Campus
- Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore
- Heritage Conservation Centre, Singapore
- Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore
- National Gallery Singapore
- National Heritage Board (NHB), Singapore
- National Museum of Singapore
- National University of Singapore Museum
- Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
- Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia, Italy
- National Gallery of Victoria, Australia
- Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (N.B.K), Germany
- Royal Ontario Museum, Canada
- University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong
The course structure is as follows:
4 core courses;
2 prescribed electives;
2 electives; and
EITHER
Internship track: Completion of a 10-week internship in an approved museum or art institution based in Singapore or overseas. In addition, the student is required to submit a 5000-word report after the internship.
OR
Thesis track: Completion of a 12,000 – 15,000 word thesis on a subject approved by the MA supervisor and the MA committee.
Classes are taught in English and take place on the NTU Campus, at the NTU CCA Singapore and other venues in town.
The course structure is as follows:
4 core courses;
2 prescribed electives;
2 electives; and
EITHER
Internship track: Completion of a 10-week internship in an approved museum or art institution based in Singapore or overseas. In addition, the student is required to submit a 5000-word report after the internship.
OR
Thesis track: Completion of a 12,000 – 15,000 word thesis on a subject approved by the MA supervisor and the MA committee.
Classes are taught in English and take place on the NTU Campus, at the NTU CCA Singapore and other venues in town.
The course structure is as follows:
4 core courses;
2 prescribed electives;
2 electives; and
EITHER
Internship track: Completion of a 10-week internship in an approved museum or art institution based in Singapore or overseas. In addition, the student is required to submit a 5000-word report after the internship.
OR
Thesis track: Completion of a 12,000 – 15,000 word thesis on a subject approved by the MA supervisor and the MA committee.
Classes are taught in English and take place on the NTU Campus, at the NTU CCA Singapore and other venues in town.
Core
- Introduction to Museum Studies
- Introduction to Curatorial Practice
- Histories of Arts from Southeast Asia
- Academic Skills, Research Methodologies, & Writing
Prescribed Electives
- Curatorship
- Collections, Care, Management
- Exhibition Design in the context of Museums
- Spaces of the Curatorial
- Exhibition Histories and Curatorial Narratives
- Art in Public Space and Critical Spatial Practice
Electives
Only a limited number of Electives will be offered in an academic year
- Curating time-based Media
- From Colonial to Post-Colonial Art: A Critical Survey
- Global Art Histories
- Education and Outreach
- Planning and designing exhibitions for Art Galleries and Public Spaces
The Internship Track will offer the possibility of a professional attachment in one of the many and diverse galleries, museums, research centres in Singapore and overseas. It will consist of a 10-weeks placement to be approved by the MA Programme and monitored by a Supervisor. Applicants will have to undertake an interview process to be selected by the hosting institution. Upon completion of the Internship period the student will be required to submit a 5000-word report based on a topic agreed with the Supervisor.
Thesis Track (Equivalent to 6 AUs)
The Thesis Track will give the opportunity to focus on a specific area of interest in the field of Museum Studies and/or Curatorial Practices. It will consist of a researched, clearly written, well-structured exploration of an agreed topic, prepared according to University regulations and established academic conventions of referencing and presentation. It may be based on original primary source research or aim to re-interpret established facets of a given subject: all will utilise relevant material brought to bear on a clearly defined issue. A relevant supervisor will be appointed to navigate each student through the thesis.
| Semester | From | To | Courses to Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 13 weeks |
August | November | 2 Cores 1-2 Prescribed Electives 1-2 Electives |
| Semester 2 13 weeks |
January | April | 2 Cores 1-2 Prescribed Electives 1-2 Electives |
| Special Term 10 weeks |
April | June | Internship OR Thesis |
- A bachelor degree of at least Lower Second class or its equivalent from a recognized university
- For applicants whose mother tongue is not English, a good IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required. This requirement is waived if applicants have earned their Bachelor’s degree from a university where English is the medium of instruction
- Prior working experience in the field is recommended but not necessarily required
Nanyang Technological University’s academic year commences in August and ends in July of the following year. ADM has one intake per academic year in August. The application deadlines are as shown below:
Intake: August
Application Period: 1 November 2022 till 15 March 2023
- Academic transcripts and certificate for Bachelor degree;
- Report from 2 academic referees;
- IELTS Score (if applicable);
- Passport’s personal particular page / Identification card;
- Scholarly writing sample, if available;
- Personal statement (concerning motivations for participating to the program)
- Curriculum Vitae
Deposit Fee
A S$5,000 non-refundable fee deposit is required upon the acceptance of the offer. This deposit fee can be used to offset the first semester’s tuition fee payment.
Address:
School of Art, Design and Media
81 Nanyang Drive, Level 3,
Singapore 637458
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/adm/programmes/graduate-admissions/ma-in-museum-studies-and-curatorial-practices-(coursework)/ma-in-museum-studies-and-curatorial-practices-(coursework)
Email:
(Attn: ADM Graduate Programme Office)
ADMCSEP@ntu.edu.sg