Call for applications: Master’s course in Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices

The Department of Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices at the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Global Arts was launched in April 2016 and are welcoming applicants from all over the world for the Master’s Course in Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices.

The goal of our Department and School is to train individuals who propose new relationships between the arts and society while linking various modes of art and cultural practice in response to trends toward a global society and accompanying changes in the arts and society.

Based on this educational philosophy, the Department of Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices seeks students who possess the knowledge and creativity that will enable them to play active roles in their fields of research at a global level, as well as practical skills and the capacity to apply themselves diligently in their studies.

–Please apply through our University website during this period and send out your application documents by post or courier services.

–Only the applications that arrive at the University by August 29, 2017 will be accepted.

About 
The Graduate School of Global Arts is a new graduate center in Tokyo University of the Arts that was established in April 2016 to confront the rapid advances of globalization within the fields of art and culture.

Since entering the 21st century we have already witnessed dramatic changes in society. As this century continues, in what way will art and culture change? The Graduate School will offer an experimental study program to produce theories and practices that tackle these new and shifting forms of art and culture.

In the School’s first year, the Department of Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices was launched as one of the center’s main departments. In its new course, the key areas of specialization are Arts Management, Curation and Research. Within these specializations, we intend for each student to work with their supervisors, utilizing international networks, and engaging in both arts and cultural research and practical training in order to respond to the cultural conditions in the world today.

Academic Staff

Arts Management:
Sumiko Kumakura, Dean of the Graduate School of Global Arts; Professor in Art Management and Cultural Policy Studies.
Kazumi Minoguchi, Lecturer in Music and Performing Arts Management.

Curation:
Yuko Hasegawa, Professor in Curatorial Studies; Artistic Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo.
Fumihiko Sumitomo, Associate Professor in Curatorial Studies; Director of Arts Maebashi.

Research:
Akitoshi Edagawa, Professor in Cultural Policy Studies; Cultural Economist.
Yoshitaka Mōri, Professor in Sociology and Cultural Studies.

Entrance exam outline:

(1) Course and Core Programs
Course: MPhil in Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices     
Core programs: Arts Management, Curation, Research          
*Note: Applicants can only apply to join one of the three core postgraduate programs listed above.

(2) Key dates for applications and examinations.
The examination period is from September 20 to 22, 2017. The results will be announced on September 27, 2017.

(3) Applicant guidelines:
The guidance for applicants is available to view online. For those considering taking the entrance examination, an application form is available here.

(4) Further information:
For further, detailed information concerning our School and the entrance examinations, please see the official websites here: ga.geidai.ac.jp / admissions.geidai.ac.jp