Course content.
How do you share art with the public? In the Minor in "Exhibiting and Making Public", you approach this question from the artist’s perspective. You learn about analogue and digital formats, venues, and media of exhibiting and publishing. You delve into economic and legal aspects of exhibiting and publishing and familiarize yourself with the operations of various institutions and public spaces, including museums, galleries, artist-run spaces, art fairs, and digital platforms. You explore the history of exhibition-making and publishing and consider potential future trajectories. You also discover areas of art that intersect with other practices and audiences (fashion, architecture, design, music, dance, theatre, etc). You broaden and enhance your skills and interests in a personal or collaborative project (e.g., an exhibition, event, or publication).

Skills acquired in the course.
Students learn
–    about different forms and aspects of sharing art with the public and their history; 
–    to refine their artistic practice by exploring formats, venues, and media of making art public; 
–    about the practical aspects they need to keep in mind as well as the relevant legal and financial concerns; 
–    how to plan, implement, and communicate their own or a collaborative exhibition and/or publication project.

Admissions requirements.
You intend to pursue a professional career in exhibition-making and/or publishing in the field of art and culture. You have laid the foundation for an independent artistic practice, possess basic knowledge of art history and theory, and have initial experience working on exhibitions and publications. You are curious and open to exploring and experimenting with different formats, venues, and media for making art public.

Benefits of studying at ZHdK.
The Minor in "Exhibiting and Making Public" offers a comprehensive range of compulsory elective modules, which enables you to personalize your curriculum while keeping an eye on contemporary professional demands in the (inter-)national art field. Most modules are held in English, enabling you to improve your language skills. An English-only track is also possible.

Time structure.
The modules of this minor take place on Friday afternoons between 1 and 6 p.m. throughout the academic year. In calendar weeks 2, 3 and 4, as well as in calendar weeks 8, 9 and 10, the minors are taught in block weeks from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The exact times depend on the minor chosen.

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Lecturers

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.