Art Curatorship Thesis Part 1 (ACUR90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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Students enrolled in this subject will undertake a piece of research in arts management approved by the course coordinator. The research will incorporate both theoretical inquiry and primary research. On completion of the subject, students will submit a minor thesis on their chosen research 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.
Students need to submit a research proposal at least 2 weeks prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis. The subject coordinator can turn down the proposal (and thereby entry into the Minor Thesis) if the subject of the proposed Minor Thesis does not sufficiently align with the focus of the Master of Art Curatorship.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should:
- Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories relating to art curatorship, art museums and collections or art conservation.
- Research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge within the field of art curatorship
- Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as researcher
- Differentiate research methods for the collection of both primary and secondary data.
Generic skills
Student who successfully complete this subject should 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
- 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
- Participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Last updated: 4 March 2025