Master of Art Curatorship
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Art Curatorship has been taught at the University of Melbourne for nearly 30 years. This comprehensive program incorporates theoretical, historical and practical study units that focus on the changing role of art museums and arts organizations in collecting, interpreting and exhibiting art. Leading professionals from the Australian art world contribute to teaching programs, as well as the staff of the Universitys cultural collections and the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, ensuring all knowledge you gain is relevant and contemporary.
Structure
- 200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)
- 50 points of Compulsory subjects50 points of Foundation subjects (to be completed in the first 100 points)
- Minimum 50 points of Core subjects (with a maximum 100 points)
- Maximum 50 points of Elective subjects.
Subjects
- Issues in Art Conservation
- Art Museums and Curatorship
- Exhibition Management
- History and Philosophy of Museums
- Australian Art
- European Renaissance Art
- Art and Revolution
- Art, Market and Methods
- Avant-Garde and Postmodern Art
- Arts of East Asia
- European Art & Absolute Power 1660-1815
- Contemporary Aboriginal Art
- Contemporary Art
- Renaissance Art in Global Context
Standard entry requirements
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, including at least 50 credit points at second year level or above in subjects requiring written and analytical assessment with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $94,484 | No |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $65,050 | No |
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