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Postgraduate in Contemporary Chinese Art – (Grad.Cert.)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies (BICCS)
| Application Deadline: | 1st March non EU; 1st June EU | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,800 | ||
| Location: | Brussels / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
The postgraduate in Contemporary Chinese Art involves the study of the various fields of China´s contemporary art scene: Chinese film, Chinese literature, Chinese painting and conceptual art, Chinese architecture, icons in Chinese art, images of China in the West and of the West in China, printed media, and popular culture.
For a broader understanding of Chinese art, the postgraduate includes a course in intercultural management and basic Chinese. Finally, courses on Gallery and Exhibition Management and Investing in Art are included from a practical and professional point of view.
Added value
* The postgraduate in Contemporary Chinese Art is one of the most comprehensive training courses in this field. All fields of art will be addressed.
* Acknowledgement of the importance of specific skills for the labour market e.g. gallery management, organising national and international exhibitions and investing in art.
* Recognizing the importance of experience. An integral part of the training consists of a 16-week internship or research project. In order to make this possible, some courses involve self study. According to a participant´s personal interest and the availability of trainee posts, the internship can take place in Belgium, in Europe or in China. As an alternative for the internship, students may opt for a research project.
* Networking. Networking is a key element in making business successful. Therefore the postgraduate includes some networking sessions, thereby enhancing the students´ value on the labour market.
* A versatile training. Graduates will be able to:
* value contemporary Chinese art and put artistic expressions in a broad context
* consult in the field of contemporary Chinese art
* organize exhibitions of contemporary Chinese art
* be involved in the management of a gallery
* conduct research on contemporary Chinese art
Job prospects
Realistic prospects are jobs which can be found at museums, galleries, art consultancy firms and companies active in leasing art. For art dealers and art lovers, this training is the ideal way to learn about investing in contemporary Chinese art.
Contents
Module 1: Modern Chinese
* Basic vocabulary & Grammar - Level 1 Basic vocabulary & Grammar - Level 2
Module 2: Intercultural management
* Dealing with China: Intercultural management issues
* Daily life and business behaviour explained from a cultural perspective
* Chinese strategic thinking
* China´s political constellation and its impact on business life
* Risk management & Points of attention
* Human resources management
* Going China: Expat preparation
* Getting settled: legal and practical issues
* Individual tax issues
* Social security
* Adaptation process
* Practical aspects in daily life
Module 3: Contemporary Chinese art
* Chinese film
* 6 generations in Chinese film
* Chinese literature (connected to film)
* 1980s
* 1990s
* Today
* Chinese painting and conceptual art
* 1980s
* 1990s
* Today
* Chinese architecture
* 5 Generations
* Feng shui
* Contemporary architecture
* Icons in Chinese art
* Post cultural revolution
* Today
* Images of China in the West and of the West in China
* Theory
* Examples
* Image culture in China
* Icons
* Advertising
* Popular culture
* `Cultural shopping´
Module 4: Gallery and exhibition management
* General framework of gallery and exhibition management
* Knowledge of materials
* Conservation
* Buying and selling of art
* Transport and customs
* Tax and legal aspects
* Financial aspects
* Insurance and prevention
* Case studies applied to Chinese galleries
* The management of the main galleries of Chinese contemporary art
* Comparison between the management of Western European galleries,
* auction houses and their Chinese counterparts
* Analysis of the business risk in Chinese art galleries
* Potential for Chinese art galleries to be active in Western art markets
Module 5: Investing in art
* Investing in art: Insurance, tax, legal and financial aspects 3 2
Module 6: Professional experience
* Networking sessions with Belgian associations
* Networking sessions with Chinese associations in Belgium
* Internship OR research project (10 weeks)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Bachelors or masters interested in contemporary Chinese art and/or aiming to build a career in this field. This postgraduate offers these students the chance to upgrade their regular degree with knowledge on contemporary China, e.g. engineers, economists, lawyers, sinologists, political scientists, sociologists, psychologists, bachelors in management, marketing, communication, tourism, ...
* Students in any discipline are permitted to follow some modules during their bachelor´s or master´s programme.
* Anyone interested in contemporary
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
All degree programs are accredited by NVAO.
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