Contemporary Curatorial Practice

Course aim

To provide students with a theoretical framework and an understanding of curatorial practices and exhibition management.

Course content

The students will develop knowledge in curatorial practice, research and strategies, exhibition development and gallery practices. Students will extend their understanding in the breadth of curatorial strategies, develop the exhibition proposals, grant applications and funding requirements. Students will be made aware of project management; publicity, promotion and documentation of exhibitions, arts writing and publishing, gallery safety and security, curatorial responsibilities, artists’ rights and obligations.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Exhibition proposal, Research project, Review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.