Candidates for all MA courses are assessed on their existing qualities as demonstrated in their work and in their interview, as well as on their potential to benefit from the programme and to achieve MA standards overall. The assessment will consider: creativity, imagination and innovation evident in the work; ability to articulate the intentions of the work; intellectual engagement in relevant areas; appropriate technical skills; overall interview performance, including oral use of English.

• A good undergraduate degree in history of art or fine art, or other appropriate area of the humanities.
• You will most likely have some relevant practical experience having worked in a paid or unpaid capacity within the visual arts and can demonstrate an existing commitment to curating through having already organised one or more exhibitions.
• You must demonstrate a strong interest in contemporary art.

All online applications should be submitted by 14 January 2013, with your CV and the two pieces of writing attached.

• CV
• two pieces of writing:

1. A brief (500 word) critical appraisal of a recent exhibition of contemporary art. This is required to provide evidence of your knowledge of and critical engagement with post-war and contemporary art and so to assist with shortlisting for interview.
2. A proposal for an exhibition you would like to curate and/or evidence of previously curated exhibitions (no more than four sides of A4).

• You should answer carefully the questions in the application form concerning your aptitude for a study of curating to give the interview board a sense of your commitment and engagement.
• Please do not submit portfolios, as these are not required.