The Art History and Criticism Masters Degree at Stony Brook University is designed for aspiring scholars and critics aiming to engage deeply with modern and contemporary art and visual culture. You will explore critical issues and paradigms that shape global artistic production, focusing on areas such as media aesthetics, art and technology, and critical curatorial studies. This postgraduate program offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum, providing you with the analytical tools and theoretical frameworks necessary to address the complexities of the art world and its historical contexts.
You will study this program full-time on campus over two years, benefiting from individual mentoring by nationally and internationally recognised faculty. The curriculum includes required courses in methodologies and teaching practicum, alongside electives in diverse areas of art history, criticism, and visual culture, allowing you to tailor your studies. You will also undertake a comprehensive examination, fulfil a language requirement, and complete a significant thesis project, potentially including an internship. You will graduate prepared for careers in academia, curatorial practice, criticism, and related fields, with opportunities for professional networking in New York City.