Critical writing is a key part of the contemporary art ecology and is changing rapidly alongside new digital technologies and networked practices.

This course will introduce students to creative, critical, and professional art writing and publishing. Students will engage with different modes of writing and publishing in relation to contemporary art and design. The role of writing and publishing in an increasingly interdisciplinary and digital context will be considered: this will include engagement with catalogue essays, curatorial statements, journal papers and online articles.

Course materials and assessments will focus on the practice of writing (voice, register, style, structure and editing) and art and design communication strategies in the creative and cultural industries.

The course will work with leading Australian arts publications to gain experience and knowledge in the field. Students will work individually and collaboratively to develop advanced critical reading, writing and editing skills.