The Exhibition: Concept, Design and Delivery

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LIBR 5002
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Course ID
202260
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Humanities
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Cherrie De Leiuen
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course explores the world of exhibition design and delivery. Students will work together to develop and present an actual exhibition based on a set theme and using museum/art gallery objects. Experts with experience in a range of exhibition skills will mentor students as they undertake this journey.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the range of skills necessary to plan, design and deliver an exhibition.
  • Critically assess options for exhibition development, installation, and interpretation, and the impact of curatorial decisions on stakeholder communities.
  • Show an understanding of a range of issues concerning the transfer, care, and display of objects and artworks.
  • Understand the key tools available to museum and gallery professionals to assist with exhibition development.
  • Demonstrate the capacity to work as part of a team to achieve an outcome.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53797
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG21
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG21

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed MUSEUM7005 The Exhibition - Concept, Design and Delivery at the University of Adelaide

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