The programme integrates practice and theory in a comprehensive programme of lectures, seminars, workshops, off-site visits, tutorials, assignments and feedback. The curriculum fosters experimentation in a collaborative learning community, where participants will extend and develop their ability to discuss, write about and judge contemporary art, as well as their ability to reflect on and contextualise their own practice.

The course programme includes modules and support in the form of:

• Six participatory lectures and reading seminars
• Regular peer reviews and written feedback
• Writing workshops to develop a proposal, strengthen your artist's statement, exchange feedback and practice your critical and interpretive skills
• Workshops on the relationship between practice and theory
• Off-site visits, to participate in critical discussions, articulate aesthetic judgments and build analytical skills
• Present your practice for a final round of discussions and written feedback
• Optional one-to-one peer mentoring
• Monthly peer-support group after the end of the course.

By the end of the course, participants will have a critical awareness of contemporary art, with a road map and toolbox of methodologies, skills and resources to sustain their practice independently.

The course is open to everyone at any stage of their career or level of experience, but it is particularly suited to those with a background in art who want to develop their practice, extend their knowledge, and situate their work within contemporary discourses.

Art + Critique: Critical & Contextual Studies in Art Practice, Autumn 2025
14 Oct 2025 - 3 Mar 2026, Tuesdays 18:30-20:30 BST/GMT
Online/hybrid course
Course fee £598 / £488 / £378 (Pay what you can)

For detailed information please download the course outline. If you have any questions please use the contact form to get in touch. If the course fee is a barrier, please get in touch so that we can find a way to make it more accessible for you.