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AHT4406 · Curating internship
2026 Handbook0 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Fine Art
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Enrolment in this unit involves a six-week internship with an external organisation, such as a gallery or museum, for a minimum of one day per week. You will arrange and negotiate the internship, which will be self-managed, with the assistance of the Unit Coordinator and host organisation. The internship experience will enable you to put your skills and knowledge into practice in a professional workplace, and build industry contacts and confidence. You will complete a journal that documents and reflects on the internship experience.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Second semester - alternate | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | First semester - alternate | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reflective essay | Written | 50% | — |
| 2 | Internship journal | Written | 50% | — |
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
corequisite
- OHS1000 — Introduction to art and design health and safety
prohibitions
- ADA3406 — Art, Design and Architecture internship
Learning outcomes
- Work effectively in a professional environment;
- Understand the essential elements of museum and gallery administration;
- Apply and extend knowledge obtained through your degree in a professional setting;
- Work autonomously on a range of tasks, such as the installation of artworks and the marketing of exhibitions;
- Communicate the results of the internship through a reflexive journal.
Workload
Off-campus: 48 hours (approximately one day per week over six weeks).
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