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Master of Arts (Curatorial & Museum Studies)
Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
1.5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
No new admissions into this program.
This highly innovative program is taught jointly by the Director and Curators of the Art Gallery of South Australia and the Art History staff of the University of Adelaide, in the Art Gallery around objects in the collection, and at the University. It is taught by practising gallery and museum professionals about collection development and management including databases and registration, display and interpretation of objects; and researching, designing, mounting and marketing exhibitions in a range of museums and galleries. - Related Programs
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Not offered to international students.
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given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Core Course- choose one from the following (6 units): ARTH 5202 Studies in Asian Art
ARTH 5203 Studies in Australian Art
ARTH 5204 Studies in European Art since the RenaissanceElective Courses - choose three courses from the following (18 units) ARTH 5200 Studies in European Paintings Connoisseurship
ARTH 5201 Studies in Australian Colonial Art
ARTH 5208 Studies in Australian Indigenous Art
ARTH 5210 Studies in British Art
ARTH 5211 Studies in Decorative Arts
ARTH 5212 Studies in Japanese Art
ARTH 5213 Studies in South-East Asian Art
ARTH 5214 Studies in Modern Art
Students can also study another core course as an elective.Please note: Not all courses are offered each year.
Research Project (12 units) Students complete a self-initiated research project in each of:
ARTH 5522 Curatorial and Museum Studies A
ARTH 5523 Curatorial and Museum Studies B - Career Opportunities
Graduates are equipped to work in the gallery and museum sector in curatorial work, public programs, education, registration and collection management.
Potential careers
Arts Administrator, Curator, Archaeologist
- Graduate Attributes
Master of Curatorial and Museum Studies
- Familiarity with advanced debates in the field of Curatorial and Museum Studies
- Broad general knowledge of museums and collections
- Specialised understanding in the two courses in curatorial and museum studies
- An appreciation of their potential contribution to knowledge through engagement with the traditions and innovations in museology and curatorial practice
- The ability to work in the gallery/museum sector in a range of curatorial and collection management roles
- The skills and discipline to research, synthesise, organise and present information and display objects in the gallery sector, using a range of technologies as appropriate
- Problem solving skills including visual problem solving skills
- Analytical and critical skills
- The ability to argue from evidence
- The ability to think creatively
- The ability to communicate written and verbal ideas effectively in the gallery sector
- The ability to set appropriate goals and to work independently
- An understanding of the importance of lifelong learning
- An understanding of ethical issues in their professional and intellectual contexts including the gallery/museum situation
- An awareness of their potential leadership roles in the community of gallery and museum professionals
- An awareness of social justice issues
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