Artistic research

This field of study is offered at the Faculty of Artistic Research and Curatorial Studies – full-time I and II degree studies

The studies in this major are the result of a creative synthesis of art history, social art sciences and practical art studies.In particular, the course of study focuses on art that is grounded in society, that draws on and reinforces local cultures, and that at the same time is able to critically address global processes. Classes are devoted to, among other things, the organisation of current artistic life, including art criticism, post-artistic practices, and copyright regulations.Students have the opportunity to directly apply the knowledge acquired during the theoretical classes – e.g. during projects carried out in cooperation with partner cultural institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art or the Museum of Warsaw. Joint activities with the institutions include curating exhibitions or preparing research interviews with artists.The study programme is very diverse and flexible, with many elective courses offered as part of several modules.Labs combining theoretical and practical classes are an important part of the programme. Students develop under the guidance of teaching staff – researchers representing disciplines such as art history, sociology, philosophy, law or political science, as well as artists. Graduates of the course go on to run their own artistic and research practices, as well as to staff cultural institutions or create their own organisations.