MUSC8009 Museums and Collections: Research Project
| Offered By | School of Art |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Museum and Collection |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, Winter Session, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, Spring Session 2010, Summer Session, 2011, First Semester, 2011, Winter Session, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, and Spring Session, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Students enrolled in the Museums and Collections sub-plan of the Liberal Arts program may seek the approval of the program coordinator to undertake an independent research project. The aim of the project is to allow students to apply the conceptual and methodological skills they have developed in the program to a particular research question, issue, or case study gained from professional or first-hand experience. Projects will be designed in conjunction with and supervised closely by appropriate experts. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Course aims: On completing this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. demonstrate independent thought and the ability to identify and construct a coherent research question. 2. synthesise and articulate key concepts in the various disciplines that contribute to the field of museum studies, and demonstrate effective interdisciplinary thinking. 3. apply methodological, conceptual and analytic tools to advanced level research into museums, collections, or a related field. 4. conduct data-collection, analysis, and verbal and written presentation at the standard of a postgraduate degree. 5. model best practice and have a commitment to ethical, reflective practice in regard to work and analysis in the relevant field of enquiry. Learning outcomes: Student skills objectives will be consistent with and contribute to the student skills objectives of the Liberal Arts program and will aims to develop: 1. skills in written and verbal expression for a variety of relevant academic and / or professional purposes. 2. skills in interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to apply theoretical ideas to case studies developed from personal observation. 3. skills required for humanities research and museum work. This includes data-collection, analysis, and verbal and written presentation at the standard of a postgraduate degree. |
| Indicative Assessment | 5000-6000 words of written assessment or project-based work. The nature of the inquiry will be established at the commencement of the teaching period through a written proposal that will be developed in consultation between the student and supervising lecturer and then submitted to the program coordinator for formal approval. |
| 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 | Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Cultural Studies, History, and Museums and Collections |
| Requisite Statement | Entry to course requires the permission of the Course Coordinator. |
| Recommended Courses | All other courses listed in Museums and Collections sub-plan of Liberal Arts program. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts (Museums & Collections), Graduate Diploma in Liberal Arts (Museums and Collections), and Master of Liberal Arts (Museums and Collections) |
| Other Information |
This course is available both as a face-to-face course for students based in Canberra and also as a distance (fully online) course for external students. The online course materials will be available through http://wattlecourses.anu.edu.au/
Please contact the course convenor in advance if you intend to take this course as an online unit. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Kylie Message |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
