AHT2722 Curating: Making exhibitions
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
AHT2722 Curating: Making exhibitions is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Prato. It needs AHT1202 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before AHT2722
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After AHT2722
1 unit list AHT2722 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed at least 12 credit points at first-year level in Art History and Theory, including AHT1202, or approval from Chief Examiner.
This unit includes an offering in Prato (Italy). For information about dates and the application process, please see the MGCI (Monash Global Campus Intensives) webpage.
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 in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Trimester 2 | Prato | On campus |
Assessment
- Exhibition journal and in-class activitiesPortfolio40%
- Curatorial projectProject60%
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
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 and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Helen Hughes
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Helen Hughes
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AHT2722?
You need AHT1202 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after AHT2722?
AHT2722 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including AHT3150.
When is AHT2722 offered?
In 2027, AHT2722 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Prato.
Does AHT2722 have an exam?
No. AHT2722 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.