Course Information - Curatorial & Museum Studies A

Curatorial and Museum Studies A focuses on the history and philosophy of museums and their collections; cultural and ethical issues of collecting; collection development, display and interpretation of permanent collections; databases, registration practices and collection management. Students will complete a self-directed research project.

Required texts
Barker, E. (ed.) Contemporary Cultures of Display, Yale University Press, New Haven, 1999.
Carbonell, B. (ed.) Museum Studies: An Anthology of Contexts, Blackwell, Morden, 2004.
Preziozi, D. Grasping the World: The Idea of the Museum, Ashgate, 2004.
Vergo, P. The New Museology, Reaktion Books, London, 1989.

Eligibility
Candidates who have gained direct entry to the Masters level of the program may enrol for Curatorial & Museum Studies A & B upon completion of four coursework subjects. Candidates who entered at Graduate Diploma level can apply to upgrade to Masters level where they have achieved a level of 75% or higher for the four coursework subjects.

Duration
Students who have already completed the Graduate Diploma in Art History may enrol to complete the Masters in Curatorial & Museum Studies full-time in one semester or part-time over two semesters, otherwise students who enrol directly into the program may complete the program in 3 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time.

Assessment
The research project consists of a 9,000 word paper for each of Curatorial and Museum Studies A & B.

Enquires
For further enquiries about the dissertation, please contact the Program Coordinator, Associate Professor Catherine Speck on 8313 5746, or via email catherine.speck@adelaide.edu.au

Course Information - Curatorial & Museum Studies B

Curatorial and Museum Studies Blooks at the nature and purpose of exhibitions; the role of the curator; exhibition development, display and interpretive programs; public programs marketing, sponsorship and funding. Students will complete a 20 days internship in a gallery or museum, and a self-directed research project.

Required texts
Newhouse, V. Art and the Power of Placement, Monacelli Press, New York, 2005.
Rouette, G. Exhibitions: A Practical Guide to Small Museums and Galleries, Museums Australia, 2007.

Eligibility
Candidates who have gained direct entry to the Masters level of the program may enrol for Curatorial & Museum Studies A & B upon completion of four coursework subjects. Candidates who entered at Graduate Diploma level can apply to upgrade to Masters level where they have achieved a level of 75% or higher for the four coursework subjects.

Duration
Students who have already completed the Graduate Diploma in Art History may enrol to complete the Masters in Curatorial & Museum Studies full-time in one semester or part-time over two semesters, otherwise students who enrol directly into the program may complete the program in 3 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time.

Assessment
The research project consists of a 9,000 word paper for each of Curatorial and Museum Studies A & B.

Enquires
For further enquiries about the dissertation, please contact the Program Coordinator, Associate Professor Catherine Speck on 8313 5746, or via email catherine.speck@adelaide.edu.au