New York University

Overview

The Art, Education and Community Practice (MA) program at New York University combines the principles of socially engaged art, critical pedagogy, and community activism. This unique course empowers students to design and document creative interventions that address pressing civic and cultural needs, collaborating with artist-educators and various partner organizations throughout New York City.

• Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
• Credits: 30 credits
• Study mode: Full-time or part-time
• Delivery: On-campus in New York City
• Programme focus: Socially engaged art, critical pedagogy, and community practice
• Language of instruction: English
• Application materials: Portfolio, CV/resume, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and interview

What you'll study

The program is structured around three core areas and culminates in a final project that applies your learning to a public-facing artistic intervention.

• Socially Engaged Art (core)
• Critical Pedagogy (core)
• Social Activism (core)

Sample course themes may include:

• Art & Ideas: What is Social Practice Art?
• Critical Pedagogy, Artists, and the Public Sphere
• Artistic Activism as Radical Research
• Art & Ideas: Art as a Practice of Freedom
• Final Project in Art Education

Final project / capstone

Students will design, implement, and document an original artistic intervention, typically carried out in community and public settings such as cultural institutions and schools. Emphasis is placed on learning objectives, ethical collaboration, and reflective documentation.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE or GMAT requirements for this program, and no minimum GPA cutoff is stated. Applicants should ensure they meet the general requirements set forth by the university.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Art, Education and Community Practice MA program are well-equipped to pursue diverse career paths in fields such as education, community organizing, public art, and cultural management. The skills developed through this program prepare students to engage meaningfully with communities and effect positive change through art and education.