Course Description
CRITICAL CONTEXT (PG2) enables artists to deepen the understanding of their practice and write an artist statement, edited by a professional art journalist. You will explore the art historical and contemporary context of your practice by participating in tutor led crits, group discussions, a 1-2-1 review, artist talk and professional practice seminar. Participants are encouraged to contribute to group discussions in crits and seminars. Underpinned by Artist and Professional Practice seminars. Critical Context is available only to artists who have completed Personal Practice.
Key outcomes from CRITICAL CONTEXT:
- 1-2-1 feedback from lead tutor
- Guidance on research methodology
- Group discussion with lead tutor and peer group
- Artwork feedback from established industry professionals and peer group
- Critical development in relation to historical and contemporary context
- Artist Talk from established artist
- Professional Practice seminar with established artworld professional
- Peer group chat forum
- Professionally edited artist statement
- Graduate access to PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (PG3)
Timetable:
| Monday 05 Jan 2026/ 10:00-12:00 | In Context. Introductions & Course overview |
| Monday 12 Jan 2026/ 10:00-11:30 | Your Context PT.1. Artist presentations of work in context |
| Monday 19 Jan 2026/ 10:00-11:30 | Your Context PT.2. Artist presentations of work in context |
| Monday 26 Jan 2026/ 10:00-12:00 | Artist Talk. Presentation from a leading artist on their work in context |
| Monday 02 Feb 2026/ 10:00-12:00 | Professional Practice.Creating, formatting & organising artists written assets |
| Monday 09 Feb 2026/ 10:00-12:00 | Research Workshop. Peer led workshops towards a new artist statement |
| Monday 16 Feb 2026/ 10:00-12:00 | Lead Tutor 1-2-1 review of new artist statement |
| Monday 23 Feb 2026/ 10:00-11:30 | Final Presentations |
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“Critical context has given me a completely new way to look at my work and the themes I am exploring. I am excited to make new work going forwards based on my newly found research and presentation skills”
Issi Nash