Course overview
This course focuses on the management of museum and art gallery collections. Students will be introduced to the practical skills needed for best practice collection management as well as the history, philosophy, ethics, and legal requirements underpinning such practices. Working closely with local museums and art galleries, students will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and experience collection management in practice.
Course learning outcomes
- Understand the key concepts and practices associated with collections management within a museum or art gallery setting.
- Show an understanding of a range of issues concerning care, storage and display of objects and artworks.
- Understand the key tools available to museum and gallery professionals to assist with collections management.
- Critically evaluate the history, ethics, and legal implications of collections management.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as a team to achieve an outcome.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 42043
Section SE01
Size 20
Available 20
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