AHT2722 · Curating: Making exhibitions

Overview

This unit introduces you to the practical, critical and collaborative dimensions of making exhibitions. As a complement to Curating: Histories and theories, the unit supports you to apply curatorial knowledge through field trips, guest speakers, case studies and the development of an exhibition project. You will examine how Melbourne’s art ecosystem operates and consider innovative and critical approaches to exhibition-making. Through engagement with practising artists, original works of art, sites, audiences and practical production processes, you will develop the skills to plan, justify, communicate and reflect on curatorial decisions. The unit foregrounds ethical, cultural and professional responsibilities, including respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture and values in contemporary curatorial practice.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Outline and describe key roles, institutions and practices in exhibition-making and the contemporary art ecology;
2. Identify and apply key practical considerations involved in curating an exhibition;
3. Apply historical and theoretical ideas in the justification of a curatorial project;
4. Recognise and demonstrate respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture and values and their relationship to contemporary curatorial practice;
5. Evaluate the ethical, cultural and social responsibilities involved in exhibition-making, including relationships with artists, communities and audiences;
6. Critically analyse and interpret exhibitions verbally and in a written format, using feedback, field-based learning and reflection to develop curatorial judgement.

Workload

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.