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Master of Arts (Curatorial & Museum Studies) M.A(CMS)
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

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.

Program Structure

Students take four courses in Art History, followed by two courses in Curatorial and Museum Studies, where students complete self-initiated research projects.

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Assessment

Major essays, slide tests, class papers, presentations, 2 x 9000 word research projects and satisfactory completion of 20-day internship.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3CM020
Annual tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $14,496
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have achieved a level IIA or higher in an appropriate Honours degree; OR, you must have achieved at least a distinction average in the Graduate Diploma in Art History.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM020

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Honours degree of Bachelor of at least IIA standard, or Graduate Diploma in Art History with 70% average
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6.5
6
6
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $21,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

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

Core Courses

Choose one from the following Art History courses:

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 from the following Art History courses:

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

Students complete a self-initiated research project in each of:

ARTH 5522 Curatorial and Museum Studies A
ARTH 5523 Curatorial and Museum Studies B

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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

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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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