Undergraduate - UnitAHT4406 - Curating internship

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0 points, SCA Band 1, 0.000 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Fine Art
Offered	Not offered in 2015
Coordinator(s)	Dr Daniel Palmer

Synopsis

Students enrolled in this unit will complete a six-week internship with an external organisation, such as a gallery or museum, for a minimum of one day per week. The internship is self-managed, with the assistance of the Unit Coordinator and host organisation. The internship experience will enable students to put their skills and knowledge into practice in a professional workplace, and build industry contacts and confidence. Students will complete a journal that documents and reflects on the internship experience.

Outcomes

work effectively in a professional environment
understand the essential elements of museum and gallery administration
apply and extend knowledge obtained through their 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

Assessment

Written report (1000 words) 100%

Workload requirements

Off-campus: 48 hours (approximately one day per week over six weeks)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Daniel Palmer

Prerequisites

Must have passed 96 credit points towards the BFA Art History and Curating