Postgraduate Master Programme Specification – Theory and History of Art

Theory and History of Modern and Contemporary Art

Programme of study: Theory and History of Modern and Contemporary Art
Level of study: Master
Duration of programme: 2,5 years (5 semesters)
Mode of study: full-time
Language of instruction: Czech
Structure of curriculum: in the form of regular lectures on theoretical disciplines and a semester-long participation in the chosen UMPRUM studio
Graduation examinations: final state examination in the history of modern and contemporary art, final state examination in the theory of modern and contemporary art, defense of master’s thesis
Award to be conferred: Master (Mgr.)

The follow-up master’s degree program is aimed at the acquisition of theoretical knowledge regarding modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, on mastering application of this knowledge and on developing the capacity for creative activities in the said field. The course is conceived to expand and deepen the knowledge and skills that students have acquired during bachelor’s studies of the history of art and related fields.

The course includes

theoretical lectures in the area of theory and philosophy of art and aesthetics
seminars focused on the development of student’s practical skills
excursions
an internship in one of the artistic studios
specialist practice