Pre-approval is required prior to registration in all CURA courses, please contact the ICSLAC Administrator for more information.
Fall 2023 Curatorial Studies Courses
- CURA 5000: Curatorial Studies Proseminar
This proseminar explores a range of historical, social, economic, educational, ethical, legal, technological and administrative issues concerning the world of museums and related institutions. This course is offered in the fall term only. Instructor: Monica Patterson. Method of delivery: in-person, not suitable for online students. - CURA 5011: Curatorial Studies Practicum 1*
Practical on-site work in the collecting and programming institutions of the National Capital Region (as available), including a written assignment. This course is offered in the fall, winter and summer terms. Instructor: Stéphane Roy Method of delivery: dependent upon the host for each practicum. - CURA 5012: Curatorial Studies Practicum 2*
Practical on-site work in the collecting and programming institutions of the National Capital Region (as available), including a written assignment. This course is offered in the fall, winter and summer terms. Instructor: Stéphane Roy. Method of delivery: dependent upon the host for each practicum.
Winter 2024 Curatorial Studies Courses
- CURA 5002: Curatorial Studies Proseminar (0.5 credit)
This studio course is designed to develop curatorial skills through a hands-on approach to exhibition practices. It focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to curating practised in museums and interpretation centres across a range of areas, from local heritage or science and technology to natural and cultural history. It will culminate in a group exhibition programed by a partnering institution. Taught in collaboration with an institution in the National Capital Region. Development of practical and professional competencies with focus on issues specific to curatorial practice in natural and cultural history museums, interpretation/discovery centres, and science centres. Examples of previous study course exhibitions can be found here. Method of delivery: in-person, not suitable for online students. Instructor and course outline to be announced. - CURA 5003: Special Topics in Curatorial Studies (0.5 credit)
Analysis of selected topics relevant to theory, research, and practice in Curatorial Studies. The topic and instructor to be announced. - CURA 5011: Curatorial Studies Practicum 1 (0.5 credit)
Practical on-site work in the collecting and programming institutions of the National Capital Region (as available), including a written assignment. This course is offered in the fall, winter and summer terms. Instructor: Stéphane Roy Method of delivery: dependent upon the host for each practicum. - CURA 5012: Curatorial Studies Practicum 2 (0.5 credit)
Practical on-site work in the collecting and programming institutions of the National Capital Region (as available), including a written assignment. This course is offered in the fall, winter and summer terms. Instructor: Stéphane Roy. Method of delivery: dependent upon the host for each practicum.
2023-2024 Cognate Courses
- Please consult the graduate calendar here for a list of cognate courses. Additional cognate courses will be considered with the permission of the Associate Director.
Program Course Requirements:
The Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies is a 3.0 credit program composed of the following requirements:
- CURA 5000 (0.5 credit)
- CURA 5001 (0.5 credit) OR CURA 5002 (0.5 credit)
- One credit from CURA 5011 (0.5 credit), CURA 5012 (0.5 credit), CURA 5013 (0.5 credit)
- Cognate coursework (1.0 credits) may be selected from the list of courses found in the program description for Curatorial Studies, Requirement #4 in the Graduate Calendar found here and additional cognate courses can be considered with the permission of the Associate Director. All cognate courses will be determined in collaboration between the student, the Assistant Director of Curatorial Studies, and the Graduate Supervisor of the cognate department.