Art Curatorship Thesis Part 1 (ACUR90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the 038AB Master of Art Curatorship
To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis, all students must submit a 300 word thesis proposal on a relevant topic for approval by the course coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
To be admitted into the minor thesis, students must be in the final 100 points of their degree, with a weighted average mark of H2A (75%) from the most recent 50 points (or equivalent) of prior study.
This subject is a capstone in the Master of Art Curatorship program and is not available to Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS90032 | Research Principles & Practices Graduate |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACUR90004 | Minor Thesis - Art Curatorship | No longer available |
Recommended background knowledge
It is highly recommended that students in the 150 and 200 point programs undertake this subject in the last 100 points of their course.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis on an approved topic, written over two consecutive semesters
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ACUR90009 and ACUR90010 together).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Martin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 4 July 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 4 July 2025 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Martin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 28 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 28 December 2025 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ACUR90009 Art Curatorship Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in ACUR90010 Arts Curatorship Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Subject notes
Please note:
- Information provided in this Handbook entry applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (ACUR90009 Art Curatorship Thesis Part 1 and ACUR90010 Art Curatorship Thesis Part 2).
- It is highly recommended that students in the 150 and 200 point programs undertake this subject in the last 100 points of their course.
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025