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GVA3202

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 22 November 2024

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Monash University

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Gippsland Centre for Art and Design

Coordinator(s)

Manon van Kouswijk

Offered

Not offered in 2016

Synopsis

A series of lectures covers the following topics: professional associations, folio preparation, fees and commissions, gallery management, the function and roles of public, private and artist run galleries, catalogue publication, curating, conservation, art criticism and intellectual property, copyright and taxation, promotion, publicity and press releases in addition to the documentation of work. Tutorials explore these options through practical exercises and case studies.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

  1. have a knowledge of basic small business development and management as it relates to contemporary art and craft practice
  2. appreciate the range and diversity of galleries and market outlets for fine art and applied arts
  3. have communicative competence through effective folio presentation and oral and written communication
  4. have a broad insight into relevant professional organisations, granting bodies and resources for the artist, craftsperson and designer/maker
  5. have an understanding of the career development of practicing artists
  6. be able to demonstrate a knowledge of OHS requirements and risk analysis appropriate to heir professional practice.

Assessment

Oral presentation: 25%; Assigned projects: 75%

Workload requirements

12 hours per week including; 3 hours for lectures/tutorials and 9 independent study hours per week.

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Chief examiner(s)

Manon van Kouswijk

Prohibitions

PPR3201, PPR3202