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ma arts and heritage policy management and education 2010 language of instruction english

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maastricht university leading in learning historic yet forward-thinking and contemporary typically dutch yet multicultural and vibrant maastricht is a city of contrasts not only is maastricht the birthplace of the modern european union it also continues to establish itself internationally thanks to maastricht university s position as a leading academic centre in europe beyond boundaries with over half of its master s students and a third of its academic staff coming from outside the netherlands maastricht university has a reputation for quality and for its international orientation and dynamic interdisciplinary environment most of our master s programmes are taught in english and international themes are deeply rooted in the curricula at maastricht university you will be encouraged to look across traditional boundaries for answers looking to other departments disciplines institutes universities and international scholars to provide better insight into your own education and research new perspectives as a master s student you are a contributing member of our academic community using the problem-based learning methodology you work in small groups alongside students from all over the world in close cooperation with the academic staff you and your fellow students seek solutions to real-world problems you exchange knowledge and experiences learn to see things from new perspectives and develop skills that will last a lifetime research research at maastricht university focuses on gaining insights into current issues in today s society and we recognise the value of bright young researchers in contributing to the development of fresh and innovative ideas that is why research plays an integral role in the majority of our master s programmes and why we offer a number of research master s focused solely on the training of future researchers career further specialising in your field by earning a master s degree at maastricht university will greatly enhance your career prospects the effectiveness of our approach to education and research is demonstrated by the performance of our graduates they are self-assured independent and assertive professionals who are able to make a smooth transition from university to the job market because they focus on more than just theory they also learn the skills they need to have a successful career 2 ma arts heritage policy management and education 2009

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ma arts and heritage policy management and education ah introduction the master s programme in arts and heritage offered by the faculty of arts and social sciences examines the concepts of `heritage and `art as expressions of past and present culture it tries to find definitions of the key concepts and their change of meaning through time as well as their interrelation to society and social developments this analysis is linked to theory and practice of cultural policy and art education students therefore not only gain insight into the theoretical essence of arts and heritage but also acquire professional and academic skills in the practical organisation and development of artistic projects for example in the context of cultural management following the analytical results of the first semester the second semester offers great scope for practical personal development and specialisation within a network of professional or academic partners both nationally and internationally this programme is offered in both dutch and english · ah is a one-year international and interdisciplinary master of arts · ah is a selective master s programme with a maximum number · ah courses are taught in english and dutch students from the will however team up on many occasions of approximately 45 students programme english language courses and from the courses taught in dutch · the variety in disciplinary national and professional backgrounds · the programme consists of professional education that is research · ah has an integrated curriculum and uses the problem-based · ah has well-established links with practising professionals across the arts and heritage sector locally regionally nationally and internationally learning pbl educational methodology based and practice oriented of staff and students enrich the programme · students will gain practical and professional experience through · ah has partnerships with a number of universities outside the netherlands involving the exchange of students and staff an internship and/or a self-directed project profile the arts and heritage programme is interdisciplinary and practice oriented this master s ah programme defines culture in broad terms so as to encompass both historical as well as contemporary artistic and cultural manifestations in this definition heritage is regarded as a particular component of culture in the wider sense of the word the same is true of the relationship between art and culture between works of art and artefacts and between high culture and low culture in essence many of the scholarly policy-related and professional issues and themes associated with arts and culture are identical to those associated with cultural heritage key subjects of study in each are the definition meaning and boundaries of the terms `art `culture and `heritage other key questions in the ah programme are · what has been and is acknowledged appreciated supported and/or protected public policy and/or private initiative as a work of art a cultural manifestation or heritage · when by whom how and why is that the case · what have been the effects a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of interpretation presentation conservation management and education in the arts and heritage sector is also central to the programme aims and objectives the interdisciplinary study of the theory and practice of arts and heritage policy management and education is the central objective of this master s programme it will provide in-depth specialist knowledge of the differences and similarities concerning the main challenges addressed in the fields of academia policy and professional practice the aim of this programme is to fulfil professional requirements the ah programme takes two semesters each worth 30 credits ects each semester is divided into three modules the first semester is compulsory by nature all students receive the same instruction during the first two modules this differs from the second semester where they are given a great deal of choice students conclude this final semester and therefore the programme as a whole by writing a thesis or report on a work placement or project maastricht university is a signatory of the code of conduct with respect to international students in dutch higher education more information about this code of conduct is available at www.internationalstudy.nl this programme in this brochure is accredited by the accreditation organisation of the netherlands and flanders nvao for more information on nvao please visit www.nvao.nl 3

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overview of the programme first semester module 1 arts and heritage theory and policy 8 weeks 12 ects module 1 places emphasis on the general issues and themes of the programme both in theory and in practice the key issues in this module are the appreciation of past and present artistic and cultural manifestations and the formation of heritage students explore evaluate and debate the state of art and culture from the perspective of art history art sociology and the economics of art as well as the principles substance organisation and implications of cultural policy various factors are considered from an international comparative perspective the first module also introduces the more specific theme of cultural heritage students once more explore evaluate and debate issues related to appreciation interpretation use management and policy module 1 includes a seminar on history and art history 2 credits and a seminar on cultural policy analysis and evaluation 5 credits the first seminar reviews the most important events developments styles and schools of history as well as the history of art in europe the topics of this seminar are closely connected with those of the workshop 5 credits the second seminar will provide students with the professional skills needed for the analysis of policy contents and the evaluation of policy results a presentation skills training is also part of this module module 2 arts and heritage management and education 8 weeks 12 ects the second module looks at how culture is passed on as well as the relationship between the arts and the public it focuses on the key themes of interpretation and presentation but also looks at arts education cultural tourism and the principles and practice of management and marketing in the cultural sector students will explore and discuss the role played by the old and new media in interpreting and presenting arts and heritage and study the formation and practice of the museum other important issues covered during this module include who are the audiences and visitors what does the public `want and how do different ways of interpreting and presenting the arts cultural heritage and the past `affect the public and the artefacts themselves what is the public support for cultural policy as in the first module the themes and theories will be studied with the help of examples from professional practice as far as possible this ensures that it is possible to realise and analyse the tension between theory and practice which is often characteristic of the daily contact with works of art and artefacts module 2 also includes the second part of the history and art history seminar 2 credits and a seminar on management and marketing in the arts and museum sector 5 credits module 3 4 weeks 6 ects in this short period students follow one of the elective courses cultural policy museum curatorship i heritage and conservation theatre the art market i cultural education marketing and visitor research i creative cities and cultural capitals tradition and innovation conversation issues in architecture and urban planning history and cultural biography i populism and cultural policy in preparation of their specialisation during the second semester 4 credits this module also includes a workshop the festival writing and assessing artistic plans 2 credits writing an artistic plan is a crucial phase in the process of fundraising and applying for grants this workshop will train students how to write and present a clear coherent and convincing artistic plan by concentrating on the narrative and rhetoric of such a plan the key example will be the programming of a threeday festival this will be done by studying plans from the recent past and the evaluation of these plans by subsidising authorities by suggesting research methods for creating ideas concerning the theme and by focusing on the narrative and rhetorical details of plans a trip to somewhere new the idea of this master s programme being a new and relatively unknown programme along with the idea of being a member of the inaugural class is very exciting to me the programme is diverse and you have a lot of freedom to personalise your study topics to get exactly what you want out of it regular visits to modern museums and ancient buildings in maastricht as well as trips to other cities keep the learning process fresh and lively the programme s international orientation is amazing because every day seems like a trip to somewhere new kevin tummers canada master s student arts and heritage 4 ma arts heritage policy management and education 2009

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second semester module 4 8 weeks 12 ects there are elective courses in both theory and practice in this module · offered by the ah programme for example focusing on preservation and conservation of historic sites culture and cultural policy in europe museum curatorship ii the art market ii visitor research ii culture and city marketing history and cultural biography ii cultural education ii · offered by other master s programmes in maastricht for example art and law faculty of law or other dutch universities · offered by one of the international partner universities in europe socrates/erasmus and the usa the exchange period can be extended to 12 weeks 18credits · an internship or project modules 5 and 6 12 weeks 18 ects these combined modules are self-directed and enable students to achieve the master s degree with either a substantial written thesis or a project including a written report a project can consist of an internship and can be individual or collaborative one or more staff members will supervise each dissertation or project students and staff meet regularly to discuss work in progress special programme features integrated curriculum the maastricht programme offers an integrated curriculum on the basis of different educational methodologies the modules in the first semester are made up of three components each with a specific purpose and educational format the workshop expert seminars and guest lectures the lectures and meetings with the experts are designed to bring students in contact with professionals and researchers from the world of arts and heritage policy management and education site visits and study trips group visits and study trips to art institutions heritage sites museums government agencies etc enable students to widen their experience with professional practice and to apply what they have learned in the ah course visits will also confront students with the many tensions between theory and practice the location of maastricht is ideal for study trips in the netherlands belgium germany and france tutorial groups the educational format of the tutorial groups or workshops is student centred and based on collaborative and problembased learning pbl the emphasis is less on the teacher presenting knowledge but rather on the student solving problems the challenge in professional education is to create a learning environment that integrates academic expertise with learning by doing students learn how to obtain and select relevant and reliable information and how to use it in solving a concrete problem student profile the ah programme is directed at · graduates interested in professional postgraduate training in inter-related areas of the arts and heritage policy management and education in both theory and practice they should have a completed academic or higher education bachelor s or master s degree and a command of a certain domain or specialisation as apparent by the equivalent of a degree in history art history archaeology arts and culture humanities or liberal arts particularly motivated students can also hold a degree in social sciences law economics or other disciplines · professionals already working and whose position or professional development requires postgraduate training seminars besides the workshop each module of the first semester contains two seminars in which experts teach about practices facts concepts and theories that students need to know to participate actively in the workshop guest lectures and `meet the experts 5

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career perspectives the ah programme does not focus on one particular profession or on teaching students specialist skills and knowledge that can be applied directly in only one of the many relevant professions in the cultural sector it is at least equally important to have a more general background in arts and culture to specialise in cultural policy preservation management or education and to possess analytical and other academic skills the programme is designed to appeal both to students who are chiefly interested in the contemporary arts and culture as well as to students who are primarily interested in heritage in the way we deal with the past and/or in cultural policy graduates of the ah programme will find work in the public and private sectors in governmental or quasi-governmental organisations and at cultural institutions and organisations they will also be qualified to work in the media in the art market as art and cultural consultants in cultural tourism and in the cultural industries some will naturally continue in academia how to apply application procedure if you fulfil the admissions requirements for the master s programme of your choice you will need to submit a number of documents to the board of admissions each programme has its own board of admissions for the selection of students in addition you will have to submit a completed application address for application submission on the website form that can be found on our website you can also find the deadline for application the application deadline to start in september 2010 will be june 1 2010 for eu/eea students permit april 1 2010 for students that require a visa or residence admissions as enrolment numbers are limited admission is based on merit as assessed by the board of admissions tuition fees the tuition fees for eu/eea students are set by the minister of education at the end of each calendar year for the 2009/10 countries are 1,597 for students under the age of 30 and academic year tuition fees for master s students from eu/eea 2,058 for those over 30 these fees are subject to an annual rise of 2 to 3 this provides a good indication of the fees for tuition fees are determined three years in advance for 2010/11 and 2011/12 they are set at 12,000 the latest information these students in 2010/11 for non-eu/eea master s students the fees for the 2009/10 academic year amount to 11,500 please consult www.maastrichtuniversity.nl for other fees and admissions requirements and criteria · a bachelor s degree from a relevant academic field and/or a cv indicating relevant working experience · an ielts test with a minimum score of 6.5 or toefl ibt with a minimum score of 92 only native english speakers and applicants who have taken their undergraduate education in english 1st or 2nd language are exempted from the toefl/ielts test further information on the application and registration procedure can be found via www.maastrichtuniversity.nl scholarships there are a number of scholarship programmes available to prospective master s students according to academic background and nationality information on scholarships and funding is available on the university s website under the accessible directly from the university s homepage master s meetings · saturday 10 october 2009 · saturday 13 march 2010 the master s meeting is organised to provide you with presentations on the current content of the master s programmes during this event you will be introduced to various features of studying at our faculty such as our renowned problem-based learning approach current master s students will tell you information see www.maastrichtuniversity.nl about their experiences and answer your questions for more `practical matters section for prospective master s students further information on the application and registration procedure can be found at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl maastricht university and our faculty also regularly attend student fairs abroad to see when we will be visiting your country please check www.maastrichtuniversity.nl 6 ma arts heritage policy management and education 2009

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a selection of organizations and institutions which have provided internship places for students of this ma · ing bank art management amsterdam · christie s amsterdam · sotheby s brussel b · van lanschot bankiers ars mundi den haag/den bosch · provinciaal steunpunt limburgse bibliotheken provin· huis voor de kunsten limburg roermond · goethe instituut rotterdam · goethe-institut seoul south korea · poppodium de nieuwe nor heerlen · limburgs symphonie orkest maastricht cie limburg hasselt b · sotheby s melbourne australia · grant gallery new york usa · galerie athena brussel b · marian goodman gallery new york usa · galeria pilar parra romero madrid spain · symphonic impulse sevilla/roermond spain · parkstad limburg theaters heerlen/kerkrade · huis en festival aan de werf utrecht · theater aan het vrijthof maastricht · kasteel van gaasbeek brussel b · junges schauspielhaus düsseldorf d · wolseley fine arts monnow arts centre london · crown fine arts paris f · thoughts ltd music management riga latvia walterstone uk · haus der kulturen der welt berlin d · art institute of chicago chicago usa · bonnefantenmuseum maastricht · van abbemuseum eindhoven · vancouver art gallery vancouver canada · argos centre for art and media brussel b · kunstencentrum signe heerlen · cultuurcentrum en landcommanderij alden biesen b · wiels centrum voor hedendaagse kunsten brussel b · intermediae contemporary and media art center · waag society for old and new media amsterdam · ormeau baths gallery belfast uk · industrion museum voor industrie en samenleving · scheepvaartmuseum amsterdam · museum dr guislain gent b kerkrade · museum boijmans van beuningen rotterdam · tasmanian museum and art gallery hobart australia · museo del barrio new york usa madrid spain · südwestrundfunk baden baden d · unesco world heritage center paris f · unesco vienna austria · deutsche unesco-kommission bonn d · cutting edge vzw online magazine voor kunst · peter-weiss stiftung fur kunst und politik berlin d · prince claus fund for culture and development · internationales literaturfestival berlin d · jan van eyck academie maastricht · diseart institute of education and celtic culture · universiteit van stellenbosch south africa · asociacion artchivo lima peru · trans artists amsterdam cultuur brussel b · institute for cultural diplomacy berlin d · docomomo international organization for docu amsterdam mentation and conservation of buildings sites and de chile chile neighbourhoods of the modern movement santiago · rijksdienst voor archeologie cultuurlandschap en · erfgoed nederland amsterdam · raad voor cultuur den haag · erfgoedcel genk b dingle ireland monumenten amersfoort · international network for contemporary performing · fresh art new york usa · ministerie van oc en w directie kunsten den haag · gemeente maastricht afdeling kunst en cultuur · provincie limburg afdeling cultuur welzijn zorg arts brussel b · guangdong modern dance company guangdong · interarts foundation barcelona spain maastricht china

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© 2009 maastricht university office marketing communications p.o box 616 6200 md maastricht the netherlands text faculty of arts and social sciences photography david maessen arjen schmitz maastricht carin willemsen i.s.m marianna bandi coproductions sittard concept and design template vormgeversassociatie bv hoog-keppel layout and production océ maastricht although this brochure was made with the utmost care no rights can be attained from it www.maastrichtuniversity.nl based in europe focused on the world maastricht university is a stimulating environment where research and teaching are complementary where innovation is our focus where talent can flourish a truly student oriented research university contact information marketing communications department faculty of arts and social sciences maastricht university p.o box 616 6200 md maastricht the netherlands phone 31 43 388 3388 email master-fasos@maastrichtuniversity.nl internet www.maastrichtuniversity.nl master s meetings saturday 10 october 2009 saturday 13 march 2010 for more information please visit the programme of your choice at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/masters

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