UO Innovative Curatorial Studies

Course aim

To build on the students’ knowledge of the technological innovations within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museum (GLAM) sector with respect to the principles, philosophies and practices that inform the sector.

Course content

Students will learn how the contemporary world of galleries, libraries, archives and museums is changing in dynamic, innovative and often outrageous ways. They will examine the reasons why objects are no longer always protected within glass boxes and contemporary curators are turning their institutions upside-down with ‘visitor centric’ exhibitions designed on the principles of ‘radical trust’ and ‘play’. Students will critically examine online exhibitions and GLAM spaces in order to understand how and why the GLAM sector seeks to encourage ‘citizen generated’ heritage and art projects.

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

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

Assessment

Assessment plan, Critical analysis, Media task, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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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