GraduateArts & Design
Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership introduces contemporary art and cultural theory alongside a pragmatic understanding of how the art world actually operates, across four courses aimed at both arts sector professionals extending their qualifications and career-changers moving into cultural leadership from other backgrounds. It suits people already working in museums, galleries or arts organisations who want formal leadership credentials, as well as professionals from unrelated fields who've decided cultural leadership is their next career step. Fully online study is available, though only for domestic students not on an international student visa, meaning international students need some on-campus component. As a short credential, it works well as either standalone professional development or a genuine first step toward UNSW's longer cultural leadership qualifications.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- SAHT9201Conservation
- Registration and Handling
- ADAD9311Designing the Experience: Exhibitions and Beyond
- SAHT9122Audience Engagement
- SAHT9131Visual and Museum Cultures of the Asia Pacific
- SAHT9212Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
- SAHT9137Global Visual Cultures
- SAHT6700World Biennales: Field Trip
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Admissions
A bachelor's degree in any field. Applicants who apply without a bachelor's degree can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Authority, on the basis of professional experience. Minimum 5 years work experience in the museum, gallery, art organisations, art history and art practice, and/or cultural sector (experience in the cultural sector must specifically relate to artistic and/or creative events, primarily relating to fields such as visual arts, media arts, and/or design. It may also include independent curatorial projects and internships.To be considered, applicants should provide the following: A Resume or CV with details of relevant experience A cover letter that explains how their experience has prepared them for the program of study At least one written statement of service from an employer, client, or commissioning agent verifying the ro...
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