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Museology in Florence (AHIS40020)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject is taught on location in the major European art centre Florence, Italy, using the social, economic, geographical and cultural effects of the art centre as a case study of historical and contemporary culture. It will investigate Florence's most important museums and private collections, in order to understand their place in the origin and development of the museum as an institutional type from the Renaissance to today Students will study the display and consumption of art, allowing consideration of recent developments in museology, arts policy, commodity theory and cultural tourism.
A quota of 30 students applies to this subject. Applications for admission to this subject will be accepted up until 1 August 2015. It is important that students contact the Head of the Art History program or the lecturer in charge of the subject prior to enrolment to obtain written approval to enrol. Application and selection details will be available from the lecturer in charge and also the School of Culture and Communication.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have an understanding of key issues in artistic and critical practice in a specific art centre;
- have the ability to locate specific artistic and critical practices within a social, historical and theoretical context;
- have the ability to conduct independent research using catalogued sources and bibliographical indexes, including research on-site;
- 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.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following genric 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: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must seek coordinator approval before enrolling in this subject.
Please note special entry conditions apply for this subject. This subject is taught overseas. Students must make an application and obtain approval from the subject co-ordinator. For further information please contact: Dr Christopher Marshall Associate Professor: Art History, Curatorship, Museum Studies
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A site project proposal due during the on-site teaching period
| During the teaching period | 5% |
A site project due at the end of the on-site teaching period
| End of the teaching period | 45% |
A research essay
| Due two months after the on-site teaching period has ended | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
Special entry conditions apply for this subject and all students are required to consult the School of Culture and Communication prior to lodgement of an application. A quota of 30 students applies to this subject. Applications for admission to this subject will be accepted up until 3rd August 2015.
It is important that students contact the lecturer in charge of the subject prior to enrolment to obtain written approval to enrol. Application and selection details will be available from the lecturer in charge and also the School of Culture and Communication. It is not possible to enrol in this subject on-line.
Strict enrolment deadlines apply to intensive subjects. The subject dates and HECS/course fee dates for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.
Admission into one of the following programs:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Art History) (PD-ARTS)
- Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) (Art History) (BH-ARTS)
- Master of Art Curatorship (200 point program)
- Master of Arts and Cultural Management (200 point program)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Art History - 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: 12 November 2022