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Master of Arts (Studies in Art History) and Master of Arts (Curatorial and Museum Studies)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Combined Degree
Duration 2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM118
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
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.
By exercising the eye as well as the mind, students are able to thoroughly explore the rich collections and exhibitions. They are encouraged to see those questions reflected in specific works of art, their origins and fabrication; their critical reception; their material composition; their mixed fortunes in the history of taste; their subject matter; their place in the life’s work of the artist who made them, and so on.
Students become familiar with the issues involved in curating exhibitions and the principle questions associated with connoisseurship. They will develop the research skills necessary to investigate essential issues in art history including skills in visual analysis.
- Program Structure
Classes are held after hours with lectures and tutorials held at the University, combined with ﾑhands onﾒ workshops at the Art Gallery. Students complete one of the following core courses: Studies in Asian Art; Studies in Australian Art; European Art Since the Renaissance.
Students also choose three courses from the following: Studies in Australian Colonial Art; Studies in European Paintings Connoisseurship; Studies in Australian Indigenous Art; Studies in Japanese Art; Studies in British Art; Studies in Modern Art; Studies in Contemporary Art; Studies in South East Asian Art; Studies in Decorative Arts.
Please note: students can study another core course as an elective. Not all courses are offered each year. As well as completing 4 courses from the above, students also need to undertake a dissertation in Art History and two courses in Curatorial and Museum Studies, where they will complete self-initiated research projects, including a 20-day internship. - Related Programs
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM118 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $18,000Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.A completed Honours degree in a relevant field at IIA level or higher or a completed Graduate Diploma in Art History or Graduate Certificate in Art History at distinction level or higher.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM118International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,500 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 068889C Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Honours IIA or higher, or Grad. Dip. Art. History. With distinction average.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56.56.577How to Apply
This program is available in both internal and external modes. To study externally, please contact the School of History and Politics - www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/art_history/International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,500 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (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 Renaissance*Elective 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.
*Course available online
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 BDissertation/research project (12 units) Students complete either the full-time or the part-time version of the dissertation:
ARTH 5520 Research Project in Art History F/T
ARTH 5521A Research Project in Art History P/T Part 1
ARTH 5521B Research Project in Art History P/T Part 2 - Career Opportunities
Graduates have built careers in public and commercial galleries in curatorship, marketing and communications, public programs, education, the audition industry and arts journalism.
Potential careers
Archaeologist, Arts Administrator, Curator, Tutor
- Graduate Attributes
Broad general knowledge of art history and museums and collections
Specialised understanding in the four courses in art history and in the MA coursework thesis topic area
Specialised understanding in the two courses of curatorial and museum studies
An appreciation of the potential contribution to knowledge through engagement with the traditions and innovations in Art Historical scholarship, 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 using a range of technologies as appropriate, and relating to the display of objects in the gallery sector
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 succintly and effectively
The ability to set appropriate goals and to work independently
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
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