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

2009

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

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.

Admission Information

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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 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

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