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Art Museums and Curatorship (ACUR90002)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject provides an introduction to current trends in international museology focussing on issues relating to museum management, public access, the role of education and the range of funding sources. The subject also provides an overview of recent cultural policy and investigates the role of professional networks and government organisations in the museum sector. Issues relevant to art museum management and curatorship in Australia - ranging from corporate sponsorship to community consultation - will be critically examined.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:



  • demonstrate a good understanding of the role of the visual arts in Australia as reflected by professional networks, funding bodies and government departments/agencies at national, state and local level;
  • demonstrate a knowledge of the current discourse associated with issues of museum management, access, education, and funding within art museums and cultural institutions; and
  • demonstrate a knowledge of professional practice and performance in the museum sector, and current issues relating to governance, ethics and accountability.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • 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;
  • conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;
  • communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;
  • manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision; and
  • participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Students who have previously completed 107-515 Art Museums and Curatorship A are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

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 2,000 word seminar paper (45%), due during semester.
  • A 3,000 word take home exam (55%), due in the examination period.
  • Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAlison Inglis
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 36 hours: a 1 hour lecture and 2 hour seminar per week throughout semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    asi@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    Admission to the Master of Art Curatorship is required.

  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

Last updated: 3 November 2022