This course critically examines the role of the curator of cultural objects in museums and art galleries. Topics will include the development of art galleries and museums, especially in the 20th century; the development, management and display of art collections; and approaches to documentation and publication. The course will study issues related to the responsibilities of the curator to the community (accessibility, education, exhibition and public relations) as well as responsibility to the objects (conservation, storage, accessioning and loan policies). The course will focus on Australian institutions and collections at national and regional levels.

1,500 word exhibition proposal (30%), 2,000 word exhibition package (40%), 200 word extended label (10%) and 800 word critical review (20%).

Introduction to Art History ARTH1002 and Introduction to Modern Art ARTH1003 or permission of the Coordinator.

* Dean, D, Museum Exhibition: Theory and Practice, Routledge, London, 1994
* Hooper-Greenhill, E, Museums and the Shaping of Knowledge, Routledge, London, 1992
* Serota, N, Experience or Interpretation: The Dilemma of Museums of Mode in Art, Thames and Hudson, London, 1996