ARTH 3002 - Art History Research Project: Digital Curation
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTH 3002 Course Art History Research Project: Digital Curation Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites At least 15 units of Art History & Visual Culture Major courses Assumed Knowledge The course is designed as the capstone for the new Art History major. Students are expected to have sufficient skills and knowledge developed in the Level I, III, and III courses. Restrictions Available to students undertaking an Art History & Visual Culture Major only Assessment Concept presentation 10%, Exhibition proposal 20%, Catalogue entries 20%, Catalogue essay 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Lisa Mansfield
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:
1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curatorial display practices and exhibition development. 2 Identify, analyse, and interpret past and present works of art. 3 Critically evaluate and synthesise scholarly arguments in credible academic sources. 4 Use discipline specific terminology in writing and speaking. 5 Conceptualise theoretical ideas and practical problems creatively and independently and cooperatively. 6 Curate an online exhibition from conception to completion using appropriate digital technologies. 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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3, 5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
4, 5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
4, 6 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1, 2 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Prescribed readings will be available on MyUni as an electronic reading list.Recommended Resources
D'Alleva, Anne. How to Write Art History. London: Laurence King Publishing, 2006.
Barnet, Sylvan. A Short Guide to Writing About Art. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2010.
Greenberg, Reesa, Bruce W. Ferguson, Sandy Nairne, Thinking About Exhibitions. London; New York: Routledge, 1996.
Kalfatovic, Martin R. Creating a Winning Online Exhibition: A Guide for Libraries, Archives, and Museums. Chicago: ALA Editions, 2001. [BSL E-book]
Marincola, Paula. What Makes a Great Exhibition? Philadelphia: Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, 2006.
Online Learning
MyUni
Announcements
Discussion forum
Structured (formative) learning tasks (in seminars and online) designed to support (summative) assessment tasks
Wix Guide / PowerPoint presentation tips
Digitial Image Manipulation Guide
Shared Curatorial Resources (student submissions)
External internet resources (museum and gallery websites; image databases)
BSL (Barr Smith Library) Art History Subject Guide: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ArtHistory
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is composed of six face-to-face seminars or workshops on campus and six weeks of independent research (no seminars or workshops on campus) that are supported by structured online learning activities and regular discussions on MyUni, including formal peer review.
This blended mode of study supports the completion of the (summative) assessment tasks, which collectively build an independent research project that draws on art historical skills and knowledge gained during the Major in Art History and Visual Culture and introduces new practical skills and theoretical knowledge related to curatorial practice for the development of an online exhibition.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
STRUCTURED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS 8 x 3-hour weekly seminars 24 hours per semester 6 hours structured online learning activities per week 72 hours per semester 96 hours per semester SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 6 hours research per week 72 hours per semester 6 hours assignment preparation per week 72 hours per semester TOTAL HOURS = 312 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Week 0 Pre-course preparation Online resource kit Week 1 Course induction Online learning activities Week 2 The digital curatorial Teaching workshop on campus Week 3 Curatorship and exhibition development Online learning activities Week 4 What makes an effective exhibition? Seminar on campus Week 5 What's your exhibition concept? Seminar on campus Week 6 Curatorial research and writing Seminar on campus Week 7 The art of argument Seminar on campus Week 8 Independent research and writing Online learning activities Week 9 Independent research and writing Online learning activities Week 10 Independent research and writing Online learning activities Week 11 Exhibition showcase Seminar on campus Week 12 Independent research and writing Online learning activities Specific Course Requirements
Students must be eligible to complete the Capstone course (level III/third year) for the Art History and Visual Culture Major. -
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.
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Concept proposal Formative and summative During semester (before the mid-semester break)
25% 4, 6 Online exhibition review Formative and summative During semester 25% 1, 3, 4 Online exhibition project (research essay and image entries) Formative and summative End of semester 50% 1-7 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at the technology workshop and seminars on campus is compulsory. Students must submit all assessment tasks to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Assessment task Description Word count Concept proposal Students will be required to write a concept proposal for their online exhibition project. 1,000 words Online exhibition review Students will be required to write a critical review of a prescribed online exhibition. 1,000 words Online exhibition project (research essay and image entries) Students will be required to write a thematic research essay and image entries for selected works of art featured in their online exhibition using professional standards of curatorial writing. 4,000 words Submission
The Concept Proposal, Online Exhibition Review, and Research Essay assessment task components must be submitted on Turnitin via MyUni by midnight of 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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