Documentation and Display (CUMC90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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About this subject
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Overview
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This seminar led subject will critically examine how documentation is currently used to archive collections, promote conservation, maintain artist intent and reveal context. Students will develop an interdisciplinary approach to the documentation of complex cultural material in the arts and culture sector. This includes performance works, time-based media, installation art, online collections and display solutions for museums.
Intended learning outcomes
In this subject students should be able to:
- apply an interdisciplinary understanding and approach to conserve the histories surrounding objects using new media;
- use a range of media tools to build production pathways for documenting, editing, displaying and archiving cultural forms and process;
- review ideas and programs generated by non-governmental organisations, community-based art centres and businesses promoting cultural heritage practice;
- develop documentation packages that are technically sound and consistent within the cultural heritage and conservation sectors;
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the documentation principles, methodologies and best practice standards;
- apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of how new technology is used to promote increased public engagement and participation; and
- operate production equipment including video cameras, audio recording equipment, mobile devices, screen technology.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A multimedia presentation
| During the assessment period | 40% |
A multimedia essay
| During the assessment period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject. Students must pass all assessment tasks to pass this subject | During the assessment period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Documentation and Display is relevant to the fields of museums, libraries, galleries, art curatorship and screen.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Principles of Cultural Materials Conservation - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022