vpa3psa professional studies a
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES A
VPA3PSA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines the role of museums, galleries, public and commercial arts funding structures and how they interact with, and impact on, professional visual arts practice Students will acquire knowledge of the history and role of museums: including their physical or architectural considerations, collection policy, curatorial philosophy, the commercial, administrative and legal governance and their educational and conservation requirements. Students will develop the ability to identify public funding bodies and how to apply for grants and residencies, how to negotiate the sale and marketing of artwork, and to critically evaluate alternatives to conventional exhibition, display and marketing options currently available to the visual artist.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Conway
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Communicate effectively, precisely and convincingly in written documentation appropriate to project needs, language and style appropriate to the creative arts sector
- Activities:
- Reflect critically on the creative arts industry and its relationship with art practice
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
02. Conduct qualitative research into market segment, collect data, evaluate and present for review
- Activities:
- Generate, research amd explore ideas, concepts and processes in the field through integrated creative, critical and reflective thinking.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Develop cognitive and technical ability in the use of required technologies. Analyse project opportunities and develop creative solutions.
- Activities:
- Integrate specialized and advanced skills with a developed knowledge of visual arts discipline
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Present project material in an environment appropriate to the expectations of the profession. Present and discuss project outcomes in a collegiate forum
- Activities:
- Develop and demonstrate an understanding of visual expression within a specific creative arts medium
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
05. Show evidence of investigation and evaluation of market/industry/community opportunities. Evaluate professional examples.
- Activities:
- Research and explore ideas, concepts and processes in the field through integrated creative, critical and reflective thinking.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
06. Work effectively in a co-operative environment. To share responsibilities, to delegate tasks and manage projects to achieve satisfactory outcome for group appraisal.
- Activities:
- Initiate, lead, negotiate and interact with others in planning, adapting to, and executing creative arts projects
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminar
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay/Report. Gallery/ Exhibition management. (1500 words) | 60 | 03, 05, 02, 01 | |
Written reviews. (4 x 750 words) | 40 | 06, 04 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVincent Alessi
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Seminar
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Essay/Report. Gallery/ Exhibition management. (1500 words) | 60 | 03, 05, 02, 01 | |
Written reviews. (4 x 750 words) | 40 | 06, 04 |