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Unit Overview

Description

This unit gives students in the Curatorial Studies minor the opportunity to undertake a supervised placement within a gallery, museum or an appropriate art organisation. The internship allows for critical reflection of curatorial practices and acquisition of essential knowledge and skills to enhance employment prospects in the sector. Student will undertake a project supervised by their host institution and focused on a specific area of curatorial practice. On occasion there will be opportunities for students to complete their internship overseas, interstate or at a regional organisation.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 option in the Art History and Curatorial Studies major sequence
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) apply communication and interpersonal skills to a working situation; (2) demonstrate high level of initiative and the ability to work independently where required; (3) create a proposal and final report with the approval of the host supervisor; (4) perform tasks set by an employer to a high standard; and (5) critically reflect on experience in the workplace.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) work placement report; (2) practicum portfolio; and (3) career planning activities. Further information is available in the unit outline.



This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Darren Jorgensen
Unit rules
Prerequisites
ARTF2000 Curatorial Practices
or HART2274 Introduction to Museum and Curatorial Studies
Contact hours
industry experience: 100 hours
Texts

Textbooks Students planning to undertake this unit should visit the Professional Experience Practicum website: WIL Placements and Internships and submit an intention to enrol by the published deadline for the desired teaching period. Students must submit an expression of interest by the published deadline in SoniaOnline. A student who withdraws from the unit after confirmation of placement with the host organisation may be declared to have failed the unit unless the School is satisfied that there were exceptional circumstances to justify withdrawal.

  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.