Generales

Universidad de Antioquia is the second university in the country to offer a wide range of fine arts graduate programs.

As part of its commitment to provide superior arts education UdeA School of Arts offers a wide variety of degree programs taught and administered by a core faculty.

Our attractive array of degree programs includes:

PhD Program in Art History

Program description

In today’s world there is growing trend towards strengthening the link between art and research as a way to produce new forms of knowledge. Therefore, now more than ever, art education emphasizes on research and advanced training.

There is a general consensus that art is closely related to research. However, many artists, critics and historians have become increasingly interested in focusing their work on analyzing society and culture from an aesthetic point of view.

The School of Arts at Universidad de Antioquia offers a 3-year graduate program for the study of the history and theory of art, leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Art Education provides an opportunity for students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of art related disciplines so that they can become more aware of how art is closely linked to a number of disciplines including humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, as well as technology development.

This PhD program focuses on providing students with a well-delineated set of research experiences in order to prepare them for the dissertation phase of their program. Therefore, students work very closely with, and receive adequate support from an advisor or mentor, who are generally faculty members.

Program objectives

The program is designed to provide advanced training in the theory of art and an opportunity for research synthesis in the form of a thesis. The program aims to prepare high-quality researchers and equip students with the skills needed to conduct autonomous research in the fields of visual and performing arts.

Who should attend?

The Doctor of Philosophy in Art degree is designed for individuals with either a master’s degree in art history or a master’s degree in humanities or a related field. The Admissions Committee will consider applications from applicants holding master’s degrees in other areas of study.

Program learning outcomes

Graduates of the Art PhD program acquire the ability to conduct independent research on a variety of art-related issues. They are prepared to serve as professors and graduate academic advisors at the national or international level. Students are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools required to excel in the profession. They will also be able to use their art criticism skills and engage in art dissemination activities.

Cultural Management MA

This interdisciplinary graduate program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for engagement with all aspects of cultural heritage management and to actively participate in art creation and dissemination processes.

The program of study explores issues such as the anthropological, philosophical and sociological foundations of culture, as well as the cultural and artistic phenomena of today. The program also addresses a wide range of topics including the theoretical aspects of cultural management, the current broad concept of heritage, the role of art in today’s world, culture and public policy, functions of cultural management, marketing, international cooperation, and project design and development.   

The program is offered in the following areas of concentrations:

• Curatorship and heritage
• Management of creative processes
• Cultural policy and citizenship

Who should attend?

The Cultural Management MA program is for those with a degree in art or humanities-related disciplines. International applicants are required to have qualifications assessed and recognized by the Colombian Ministry of Education.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Cultural Management will be prepared to:  

• Pursue a career in areas including artistic and cultural research, curatorial practice and project development. 
• Hold positions in visual art venues as museums, art galleries, collections and archives.
• Execute professional, innovative projects in the field.
   

MA in Art History

This 2-year Master of Arts in Art History program is aimed at those with a bachelor’s degree in art, social sciences or humanities, and focuses on providing specialized training in the history of visual and fine arts.  The program is delivered with an emphasis on Latin American and Colombian contemporary art.

The curriculum is designed to equip students with a theoretical and historical framework so that they can address a wide range of research processes with a critical thinking.

After completing the dissertation, students will be prepared to conduct research in the field of art history with the higher standards of conceptual and methodological rigor, and actively engage in research groups and interdisciplinary projects.

Learning outcomes

Students graduating with a major in art history are able to:

Produce research in the fields of visual and fine arts with an emphasis in contemporary Latin American art.

Pursue a career in the field of art criticism and serve as art teachers, especially in university environments.   

Engage in a variety of cultural, publishing and museum-related activities, especially in the fields of art history, art criticism and aesthetics.

The MA in Art History is also offered at Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar in Cartagena, Colombia.

Arts MA

The Master of Arts Program was established in response to a need for advanced art education programs focused on artistic creation and interpretation as a way to encourage creative thinking. Students will learn to effectively deal with a wide range of art-related problems by exploring the various forms of artistic expression while broadening their knowledge and understanding of the field in line with the highest international standards.

The program lasts four semesters and prepares students to conduct independent, rigorous research in the field, and to actively engage in a number of activities including research groups and interdisciplinary projects.

Learning outcomes

• Graduates of the Master of Arts Program will be able to:
• Lead a wide range of projects aimed at improving the relationship between art and the general audiences.
• Better understand artistic processes through a disciplinary, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach. 
• Promote ongoing research in the field

MFA in Playwriting and Directing

The MFA in Playwriting and Directing focuses in the areas of playwriting and stage management.

The program offers students two choices of concentrations: playwriting and directing. Research in this field encompasses the various steps involved in the process of creating theatrical texts. In this regard, the program addresses the relationship between playwriting and stage management.       

The curriculum addresses fundamental aspects of playwriting and stage directing so that students can better understand the role that both of them play in artistic creation.

Learning outcomes

Graduates hold positions as diverse as playwrights, faculty in academic institutions and theater environments, stage directors and acting directors, among others.

Voice Training for Actors Specialization Program

The Voice Training Specialization program has been designed for actors and performers wishing to gain a technical training in the foundations of voice work. It is aimed at those with a bachelor’s degree in disciplines including performing arts, dramatic arts, music, communications, humanities and social sciences.

Topics include:

• Anatomy of the voice and non-traditional voice uses   
• Speech impediments and how to correct them
• Dramatic reading: the power of the human voice as a tool for artistic creation

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to conduct relevant research in the field of vocal training, and will have gained the skills to effectively address issues related to vocal training from an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspective.

Contact information

To learn more about the graduate programs please contact the Office of Graduate Studies at the UdeA School of Arts.

Email: posgradosartes@udea.edu.co
Phone: (574) 2195891