Master of Arts (Curatorial & Museum Studies) M.A(CuMSt)
2008

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.

Related Programs

• Professional Certificate in Art History
• Graduate Certificate in Art History
• Graduate Diploma in Art History

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
Prerequisites:	Honours degree at IIA level or higher in an appropriate field of study or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Art History with a grade average of 70% or higher.  Selection is based on academic merit.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Australian Full-fee place: $13,674
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $17,370
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

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.
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

Art Director, Arts Administrator, Curator

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

Useful Links

• Art History website

Program Rules