Praxis – Master’s Programme in Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art, Master of Arts (2 years)

About this programme

Praxis – Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art (Master of Arts) -programme develops students' ability to think and act in the field of exhibiting and mediating contemporary art. The goal is to understand the art world in relation to the surrounding society and the range of active roles within it. The students in the Praxis programme study alongside the fine art students. The programme trains contemporary art mediators, whose multidisciplinary activities and thinking are brought together in the public presentation of art. The aim of the programme is to educate responsible, critical, and creative art professionals. Praxis studies consist of the history, theory and contemporary discourse of contemporary art, curating and critical writing, as well as hands-on experience in exhibition and mediating practices. During their studies, students work with art students and artists in a variety of spaces, locations, and contexts, including exhibition venues, public spaces, publications, and digital environments. Studies emphasise the various cognitive, social and societal links of exhibiting, mediating and experiencing art. The emphasis in the teaching is on small-group teaching. Teaching in the programme strives to reflect changes in contemporary art and society. The teachers of the programme are established researchers, curators, writers and artists actively working in the field of contemporary art. Visiting teachers provide teaching in the programme also, and act as supervisors and examiners of students’ theses. During their studies and in their thesis, students specialise in a sub-field, theme or topic of their choice and receive support in their work. The Praxis –Master’s Programme in Curating and Writing in Contemporary Art is an English-language degree programme and the language of tuition is English. All applicants must prove their proficiency in English when applying, in the manner defined by the academy. If a student wishes, they can complete a part of their studies in Finnish or Swedish. A student can apply to the Dean for the right to write their thesis in Finnish or Swedish.