Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Museums (and other arts institutions) frame history, memory and meaning in particular ways to stage coherent narratives with educational intent. The Museum as a specialist form of display is particularly useful as a case study for display in a broader sense. Creative Industries students with Visual Art majors will benefit from an examination of ideas and information centred on the contextual frames that define exhibition display. You will be able to build on previous knowledge by gaining practical and theoretical understanding of display and audience engagement. This unit builds on experiences of art-making in an essential step towards professionalism in the creative arts industry. The unit provides key contextual material and practice for those of you who will be working in the Creative Industries sector as professional artists, educators or professional arts workers.

Aims

This unit aims to: initiate an understanding of the contextual frames of display; allow you to utilize those contextual frames to benefit your individual artistic pursuits and interests; develop your awareness of the experience of spatial relations and audience/artwork interactions from the perspective of an arts practitioner, in chosen cultural contexts.

Objectives

On completion of the unit you should be able to:
1. understand the range of visual conventions of display embedded in contemporary culture;
2. apply the development of a personal creative process through designing an exhibition;
3. understand the reasons for the choices made in displaying work;
4. design innovative public display in a confident and interesting way;
5. show sensitivity and ethical awareness in public display situations;
6. participate as an effective team-player when necessary.

Content

The unit addresses content such as the development of the Museum in Western cultures and how that tradition manifests in current arts practices, such as in contemporary exhibitions, the display of collections, installation and site-specificity, audience interaction, and curatorial activities such as didactic panels. This unit will assist you in displaying objects and images from your own arts practice and/or the artwork of others in effective and appropriate ways.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit will involve lectures, with an emphasis on lectures and floor talks on-site that draw upon the expert applied knowledge of professionals in arts institutions, and tutorials and workshops for discussion, analysis and critical reflection. The focus of teaching and learning is on cooperative learning, where students, supported by tutors, co-create their knowledge and understandings through their involvement in planning, implementing and reflecting on practical project activities. The unit is designed to encourage self-reflective awareness and analysis and a commitment to professionalism in exhibition and display practices.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unit. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will be given formative feedback on your contribution to the creative project/s during the tutorials. This will support you in realizing the theoretical and practical components of the unit. Weight: 0%

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
In order to demonstrate competencies in all the objectives in this unit, you need to complete all items of assessment.

Assessment name: Group Presentation
Description: (Summative) Comparative analysis of two exhibitions, oral presentation plus supporting essay. 15 minute presentation plus 1500 words per group.
Relates to objectives: 1, 3, 6
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Mid semester

Assessment name: Project
Description: (Summative) Planning, realization and visual documentation of an exhibition design project with a written curatorial rationale and analysis. Powerpoint presentation plus 1500 words.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Texts

There is no set text for this unit.

Recommended References

Ardouin, C. & Belting, H., 2007. Contemporary Art and the Museum: A Global Perspective, Hatje Cantz.
Arrhenius, S., 2007. Cautionary tales?: critical curating, New York NY: Apexart.
Marstine, J., 2006. New museum theory and practice?: an introduction, Malden MA: Blackwell.
Nairne, S., 1996. Thinking About Exhibitions 1st ed., Routledge.
Newhouse, V., 2005. Art and the Power of Placement First Edition, The Monacelli Press.
Obrist, H.-U., 2008. A Brief History of Curating, Zurich: JRP / Ringier.
Preziosi, D. & Farago, C.J. eds., 2004. Grasping the World: The Idea of the Museum, Aldershot, Hants, England: Ashgate Pub.
Rand, S. & Kouris, H. eds., 2007. Cautionary Tales: Critical Curating, New York: apexart.
Rugg, J., 2007. Issues in curating contemporary art and performance, Bristol UK; Chicago: Intellect.
Schlatter, N.E., 2008. Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Novices and Students, Left Coast Press.
Thea, C., 2009. On Curating: Interviews with Ten International Curators 1st ed., New York, NY: D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers.
Townsend, M., 2003. Beyond the Box: Diverging Curatorial Practices, Banff Centre Press.
Whitaker, A., 2009. Museum Legs 1st ed., Hol Art Books.

Risk assessment statement

You will be instructed on safe procedures and the required safety gear for all gallery, studio and workshop processes that are demonstrated. Health and Safety files are readily available for all materials and machinery in all studio areas. Technical supervision is provided for workshops and available on a regular basis during the week. Technical supervision is mandatory in 3D workshop and printmaking studios. A minimum of three students is required for after-hours access to gallery and studio spaces. Risk assessment forms must be completed and submitted before project work starts. You have an obligation to make yourself familiar with and adhere to the Visual Arts Studio Health and Safety Procedures and Health and Safety Documents. Refer to QUT Health and Safety.

Website:http://www.qut.edu.au/admin/hrd/healthsafehome.htm

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 26-Sep-2012