ARTH 5522 - Curatorial and Museum Studies A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 5522 Course Curatorial and Museum Studies A Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Restrictions Available to MA(Cur&MuseumSt) students only Assessment Research Project (90%) 10-12,000 words, Tutorial Task (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Claire Roberts
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:1 A broad understanding of the history and philosophy of museums and collections within a global context 2 An ability to identify, access and critically evaluate a wide variety of relevant primary, secondary, textual and visual materials using a range of technologies 3 Specialised research skills focussing on analysis and synthesis of museological information using a wide range of methodologies and innovative approaches 4 An ability to generate ideas and to construct evidence based arguments in a planned and timely manner 5 An ability to work in the gallery/museum sector in a range of curatorial and collection management roles and communicate effectively in individual and team-based situations 6 An awareness of the ethical issues in their professional and intellectual context including the gallery/museum sector within a global context 7 An awareness of potential leadership roles in the community of scholars and in the wider gallery and museum community University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2, 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3, 4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 2, 3 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 7 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
· Course Handbook – distributed at the first tutorial.
· Course Reader – distributed at the first tutorial.Recommended Resources
Recommended list:
Barker, D. (ed).Contemporary Cultures of Display, Yale University Press, New Haven, 1999.
Carbonell, B. (ed). Museum Studies: An Anthology of Contexts, Blackwell, Morden, 2004
Museum Methods, Museums Australia, 2002
Preziozi, D. Grasping the World: The Idea of the Museum, Ashgate, 2004
Schubert, K. The Curator’s Egg, Ridinghouse, London, 2009.
Smith, Terry. Thinking Contemporary Curating, Independent Curators International, 2012.
Vergo, P. (ed). The New Museology, London, Reaktion Books, 1989
· Recommended list (available at the Art Gallery of South Australia bookshop or online booksellers)
· Lecture and tutorial images (on PowerPoint)
· Barr Smith Library Resource Guide:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/hum/history/art.htmlOnline Learning
MyUni: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures, workshops and seminars.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The course is composed of 3 hour long classes, to be held in the University, at the Art Gallery of South Australia and other museum and gallery spaces.
Please note that 6-unit courses in HUMSS are designed on the assumption that all learning and assessment activities (including lectures, tutorials, preparatory work, research and writing of assignments etc.) will require approximately 312 hours.
Learning Activities Summary
The course consists of twelve weeks of classes, including university and gallery sessions.Specific Course Requirements
A number of the "Gallery" sessions will be held at museums and galleries in Adelaide other than the Art Gallery of South Australia. It is the responsibility of students to arrange their own transport to those locations. Classes begin at the designated starting times set for the course at those venues.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment for this course consists of two elements:
Tutorial tasks and participation accounts for 10% of the course grade. (Learning objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
There is a major research project, worth 90% of the course grade. (Learning objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7).
Assessment Related Requirements
The due dates for assessment are treated as examination dates. Requests for extension stating the reason for the extension must be sent to your tutor for approval in advance of the due date and supplemented by a hard-copy Extension Request form available on MyUni that must be signed off by both student and tutor.Assessment Detail
Research Project (10,000 –12,000 words)
Task description: please see list of research topics relevant to this course which will be published at the beginning of the course, or you may negotiate a topic. You will also have to write a 500-word abstract.
Weighting: 90%
Deadline: To be announced.
Submission: Two soft bound hard copies to be sent out to examiners.
Assignments are due at midday on the due date.
Tutorial tasks
Task description: Topics are listed under the weekly university tutorials in the Course Guide, which will be given to you at the start of the course.
Weighting: 10%Submission
In addition to submitting your thesis in hard copy, you must also submit it online via MyUni
All assignments are to be submitted electronically via MyUni – this is a two-step process. The assignment needs to be electronically submitted for marking via the ‘Assignments’ link in the course menu. It then needs to be submitted separately to Turnitin, which is also done via the MyUni site. Marked assignments will be returned to the student in printed form.
Assignments are due at midday on the due date.
Extensions
Students wishing to apply for an extension need to submit the relevant form available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html to the school office at least 5 days prior to the due date for the assignment.
Exceptions to the Policy
If one of the following criteria is met, an informal extension can be organised with the course coordinator or tutor:
· small extension – 2 days or less;
· assessment item is worth 20% or less;
· student is registered with the Disability Office (need to attach a Disability Access Plan – DAP).
The due dates for assessment are treated as examination dates. Requests for extension stating the reason for the extension must be sent to your tutor for approval in advance of the due date and supplemented by a hard-copy Extension Request form available on MyUni that must be signed off by both student and tutor. Extensions will be granted on the grounds of hardship or illness, but you must submit a request for an extension to your tutor in writing via email (with supporting medical or other evidence to be provided) before the due date.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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