AHT1202 Curating: Introduction
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
AHT1202 Curating: Introduction is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before AHT1202
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After AHT1202
1 unit list AHT1202 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the field of curating and its role within the broader ecology of the art world. You will examine the role of the curator, the work of museums and galleries, and the contributions of staff such as conservators, registrars, installers and other arts workers. Through the study of exhibitions, artworks, institutions and curatorial mediation, you will develop skills in analysing, discussing and communicating curatorial ideas in a variety of formats. The unit also introduces key ethical and socio-cultural issues in curatorial practice, including relationships between curators, artists and audiences, studio visits, and protocols for engaging with Indigenous artists and cultural knowledges.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical analysisWritten10%
- Preliminary proposalWritten10%
- Presentation30%
- Exhibition proposalWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Define and understand the role of the curator within the ecology of the art world;
- 2
Analyse and discuss the broader functions and institutions of the art industry;
- 3
Critically analyse works of art or an exhibition and communicate findings in a variety of formats by connecting artworks, institutions, curatorial mediation and audiences;
- 4
Analyse the relationships between curators, artists, audiences and arts workers, including protocols for engaging with Indigenous artists and communities;
- 5
Identify socio-cultural concepts and issues in curatorial studies, including the ethical responsibilities of the profession;
- 6
Conduct curatorial research into artistic or cultural production and use this research to inform future curatorial practice.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tara McDowell
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tara McDowell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AHT1202?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
What can I take after AHT1202?
AHT1202 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including AHT2722. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is AHT1202 offered?
In 2027, AHT1202 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does AHT1202 have an exam?
No. AHT1202 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.