ARTH6045 Curatorship Theory and Practice
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Art History |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
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. |
| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Art History |
| Preliminary Reading |
* Dean, D, Museum Exhibition: Theory and Practice, Routledge, London, 1994 |
| Academic Contact | Dr Charlotte Galloway |
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