Practicing Curating will offer an in-depth introduction to curatorial practice and exhibition-making. The course looks at current and historical exhibitions, a range of public programs, as well as curatorial writing practices related to the presentation of contemporary art. Students will gain hands-on experience in many aspects of organizing a public project. During the semester, the class will realize two significant projects: the conceptualization, production and installation of an open-call exhibition and the development of an exhibition proposal. Both are collectively conceived, written, and managed by the student cohort. Project-oriented assignments may include communication with artists, image and caption management, archival research, drafting exhibition didactics, and design. Together we will strategically mobilize resources, platforms, and strengths of the university in order to realize our project. Coursework will involve workshops and activities such as studio visits, site visits, and research—all of which are an essential part of this class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art History and Visual Studies or Exhibitions as History. This upper-level course is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment is subject to program director's permission.