Minor Thesis - Art Curatorship (ACUR90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Overview
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A thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.
It is highly recommended that students undertake this subject in the second 100 points of their course.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop an ability to define a thesis topic relating to art curatorship, art museums and collections, art conservation issues or other relevant subjects addressed in the course;
- demonstrate the skills required to locate and assess appropriate primary and secondary literature; and
- be able to write a 12 000 word thesis that methodically sets out a defined argument.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays;
- be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;
- be able to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision; and
- be able to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in the thesis must also complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (may be taken concurrently).
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is highly recommended that students undertake this subject in the second 100 points of their course.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic, written over two consecutive semesters (100%), due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rachel Marsden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Rachel Marsden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
510 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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Last updated: 3 November 2022