Graduate Critique Seminar 2

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This seminar is dedicated to the artistic discussion and critique of institutions, art markets and the art eco-system. Students will be introduced to a diverse range of theoretical and philosophical positions and approaches by key thinkers from a global perspective. The course focuses on the subject of the art eco-system, curation, pedagogy, markets, labor and economies during which students will gain insights into the context of art practice in the contemporary art world so as to situate their art practice within a global perspective. Students will be required to articulate their ideas and processes developing a robust artistic research agenda which will result in the creation of an annotated bibliography and a research paper in 2nd stage of preparation for thesis exhibition project and paper in the 2nd year. In this course students will be introduced to theoretical debates as well as exploring the global art context within which they will be creating and exhibiting their work.