ARTH 3002 - Art History Research Project: Digital Curation

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to consolidate and apply advanced art historical knowledge and skills in an independent research project that introduces fundamental methods and theories of art curatorship in a digital context. Students are equipped to research and interpret (old master and new media) works of art held in local museum and gallery collections or examine public art and street art encountered in Adelaide. The research project is developed throughout semester with a combination of on campus seminars, individual supervision, structured learning modules on Canvas, and culminates in an online exhibition and accompanying catalogue essay. The course enables students to apply art historical skills and use appropriate technological tools in the context of real world visual arts vocations.

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Course Details

Course Code	ARTH 3002
Course	Art History Research Project: Digital Curation
Coordinating Unit	Historical and Classical Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of Art History at undergraduate level.
Assumed Knowledge	The course is designed as the capstone for the new art history major. Students are expected to have sufficient skills and knowledge developed in the level I, III, and III courses.
Assessment	Concept presentation 10%, Exhibition proposal 20%, Catalogue entries 20%, Catalogue essay 50%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Lisa Mansfield

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

This blended learning course combines face-to-face seminars with structured online learning activities and pre-recorded lectures.

Please consult MyUni Canvas for additional information concerning the timetable.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Demonstrate understanding of the various contexts informing works of art.
2	Identify, analyse, and interpret past and present works of art.
3	Critically evaluate and synthesise art historical research.
4	Communicate knowledge intelligbly and argue persuasively in writing and oral discussion.
5	Conceptualise theoretical problems creatively and independently in assignments.
6	Curate an online exhibition from conception to completion using appropriate digital technologies.

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-6
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2, 3, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4, 5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4, 6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	4, 5 , 6

Learning & Teaching Modes

This blended learning course combines face-to-face seminars and workshops on campus with pre-recorded lectures and formative structured learning activities online that support the summative assignments and culminate in the development of a curatorial research project. Emphasis is placed on consolidating and extending foundation art historical skills in reading comprehension, visual literacy, independent thinking, creative problem solving, and critical writing.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

7 x 2 hour face-to-face seminars	24 hours
8-10 hours reading and formative online learning activities	120 hours
12 hours independent research	144 hours
12 hours assignment preparation	144 hours
TOTAL WORKLOAD	312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Week 0	Pre-course preparation	Online resource toolkit
Week 1	Course induction	Online activities
Week 2	The digital curatorial	Face-to-face seminar (technology workshop)
Week 3	What's your exhibition concept?	Face-to-face seminar
Week 4	Methods and theories of curatorship	Online activities
Week 5	Developing your exhibition proposal	Face-to-face seminar (panel discussion and peer review workshop)
Week 6	Curatorial research skills	Face-to-face seminar (research workshop)
Week 7	How to write like a curator	Face-to-face seminar (writing workshop)
Week 8	The art of argument	Face-to-face seminar
Week 9	Independent research	Online activities
Week 10	Independent research	Online activities
Week 11	Independent research	Face-to-face seminar
Week 12	Independent research	Online or on campus (individual consultations)

Specific Course Requirements

This is the capstone level III (third-year) course for the Art History and Visual Culture Major.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Small Group Discovery Experiences are delivered in face-to-face seminars in problem-solving activities, peer-review exercises, and panel discussions.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Concept proposal	Formative and summative	Week 4	10%	1, 4
Exhibition proposal	Formative and summative	Week 8	20%	3, 4, 5
Catalogue entries	Summative	Week 10	20%	1, 2, 4
Catalogue essay	Summative	Week 13	50%	1, 3, 4, 5, 6

Assessment Related Requirements

Completion of the four summative assessment tasks (assignments) is required to the pass the course.

Assessment Detail

Concept proposal	500 words	To stimulate your creative thinking and curatorial imagination, this assignment requires you to write short responses to four prescribed questions (available on MyUni Canvas) as an overview for your online exhibition.
Exhibition proposal	1000 words	A crucial step in developing an exhibition is a formal proposal. This assignment extends your concept proposal into a viable plan by providing: a description of your exhibition; an overview of the imagined target audience; a draft image checklist; and a draft bibliography.
Catalogue entries	1000 words	A catalogue entry is a short essay that describes and analyses selected works of art in a collection or exhibition. This assignment requires you to write two (500 word) catalogue entries for two images or objects in your online exhibition. [Footnotes excluded in the word count].
Catalogue essay	3000 words	The catalogue essay is the major textual component that will accompany your online exhibition (digital images and catalogue entries displayed on Wix). This assignment will require to use advanced art historical research skills (evaluation and synthesis of academic sources) and critical writing skills to develop an informed and indepedent argument related to your exhibition concept and themes. [Footnotes included in the word count].

Submission

The four summative assessment tasks (assignments) must be submitted via Turnitin on MyUni Canvas (by midnight of the due date).

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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