Curating Art & Fashion Master’s Courses FIRENZE

Studying Curating Art & Fashion Master’s Courses at the Marangoni institute FIRENZE

The master course in Curating Art and Fashion is designed for students wishing to undertake in-depth study to prepare for the role of professional Curator within cultural institutions, corporate environments or as freelancers, planning exhibitions and events, with specific focus on the constantly evolving demands of the fashion, design and luxury goods industries. Students analyses the essential tools of curatorial work, both from the theoretical point of view and with a practical approach and will learn the relevant research methodologies of curatorial management practice. Special attention will be dedicated to corporate heritage and art collections as crucial assets for many luxury and fashion brands and as means to design and develop communication/marketing strategies for companies/brands – looking to promote a vision and idea through an event or exhibition. There is a strong focus on an industry linked project-based method of study taught by industry experts and professional practitioners: an individual and/or group project will allow students to use the critical and practical approaches taught during the master.

Necessary information:

Duration: two-year courses

Degree awarded by: Istituto Marangoni certificate

Admission criteria: Master’s degree

Language of instruction: Italian . English

Enrollment Fee €5,500

School fee €18,500

Curriculum:

Curators, and fashion curators in particular, are the interpreters who frame and ‘capture’ moments of the evolution of fashion or of the history of a brand, connecting them with specific aspects of cultural, artistic, social or economic relevance. They are responsible for coordinating and supervising all creative aspects of an event, exhibition or project, within an organizational structure, cultural institution or freelance for private clients. The course will explore the multifaceted history of dress and fashion, offering candidates an in-depth knowledge about the history of museology and the evolution of curatorial practices, from the early private collections to the birth of the most important museums and contemporary vision and styles, with a particular emphasis on dress, textiles and fashion collections and archives. The master’s will analyses the fundamental tools of curatorial work and engage participants with its practical aspects, from the dealing with day-to-day operations including space, location, networking, research, professional collaborations, etc., to the design of a project and the creation of parameters to evaluate the development and the full accomplishment of the expected result. Specific attention will be devoted to heritage-focused exhibitions a crucial asset and added value for the identity of many luxury and fashion brands.

Career opportunity:

The purpose of the Istituto Marangoni Career service is to bridge the gap between course completion and entering the world of work. Monitoring, guidance and counselling activities are organized throughout the academic year. The careers service organizes various activities including seminars and round table discussions with fashion professionals, HR managers and head-hunter agencies on specific topics such as future career paths, personal research methods and job profiles. Individual meetings are also arranged to assist with CV preparation, revise portfolios and encourage students to talk about their career goals and expectations.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS:

Art Curator
Fashion Curator
Creative Director
Art and Fashion Editor
Event/Exhibition Manager

Application requirements:

Admission is based on the reasonable expectation that the student will be able to fulfil the objectives of the program and achieve the standard required for the award.

Admission requirements are listed below.

When considering the suitability of an applicant for a place on the program the Admissions team will usually take the following factors into account:

three years degree or equivalent;
the applicant’s qualifications;
the information given in supporting academic references;
the applicant’s personal statement.

The Admissions Manager coordinates and supports the subject specific Program Leader and the Director of Education in dealing with interviews and portfolio assessments (where appropriate). (Admission requirements are subject to change in order to comply with entry requirement regulations).

English language requirements:

Candidates must have a sufficient command of the English or the chosen language of the course to be able to meet the requirements of the program in every respect.

Deadlines and intakes:

25 Sep 2023 – 30 Jun 2024