150pt Program // Structure

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

Coursework Only Option:

• four compulsory subjects (50 points)
• core subjects (minimum 50 points, maximum 100 points)
• elective subjects (maximum 50 points)
  
  • within these elective points, students must choose one of (and not both) ARTS90024 or MULT90064

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Minor Thesis Option:

• four compulsory subjects (50 points)
• minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (37.5 points total)
• ARTS90032 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
• core subjects and/or elective subjects (50 points)

Please note: the minor thesis requires enrolment over two consecutive semesters

Capstone Requirement:

Capstone subject options must be completed in the final hundred points of the program. All students are required to complete one Capstone subject option (at least 25 points). This requirement cannot be waived or replaced in any circumstances.

Capstone Stream 1: ACUR90009 Art Curatorship Thesis Part 1 and ACUR90010 Art Curatorship Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific art curatorship research question. Pathway to the PhD.

Capstone Stream 2: MULT90064 Industry Core and Project (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to bring together theoretical grounding in art curatorship and management practice and apply this knowledge within a creative practice or cultural management project in order to develop an integrated understanding of art curatorship theory and practice.

Capstone Stream 3: ARTS90024 Industry Core and Placement (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to bring together the theoretical grounding in art curatorship and management practice gained in the course and apply this knowledge in a professional context in order to develop an integrated understanding of art curatorship theory and practice.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.