Masters in Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere

The Masters in Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere is an intensive master's-level program in the practice and history of curating studied through the lenses of critical theory, art history, and visual culture. During two years of full-time academic study, students explore different modes of curatorial practice combining seminars and professional training.

The Critical Studies curriculum provides an in-depth background in histories and theories of contemporary curatorial practices, including exhibitions, performance, film, and media arts.

In three consecutive Practicum courses, students conceptualize and curate a project during the first two semesters, then produce a publication or another kind of public interface in the final semester.

Courses are led by USC Roski's internationally acclaimed artists, scholars, critics, and curators. Current faculty include Andrew Campbell, Jenny Lin, Amelia Jones, Suzanne Lacy, and Karen Moss, director of the MA program. USC Roski graduate students take full advantage of courses in a leading research university and the huge range of art events across Los Angeles and surrounding areas.