Curation, Performance and Exhibition

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
CREA 3000
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Course ID
201130
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course students will work in teams to build real-world exhibitions or curate a hypothetical festival. They will explore the art and practices integral to developing vibrate creative industries, focusing on curation, performance and exhibition. Students' projects will be informed by recent scholarship and conceptual thinking regarding audiences, industries and future technologies. Their learning will be supported by guest lectures from galleries, libraries and museums (GLAM), and other cultural sectors.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the curatorial processes that support festivals and exhibition events
  • Apply management skills in practice required for an event, including planning and development
  • Prepare and deliver curated event documentation, such as a program guide for an event, or catalogue for an exhibition
  • Apply effective communication strategies with key stakeholders for successful festival planning and logistics

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Critical Analysis, Report