PROFESSIONAL STUDIES A

VPA3PSA

2017

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.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Caroline Wallace

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/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,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

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:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

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:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); 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); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

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,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

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,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); 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); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

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:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Caroline Wallace

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, 2017, Semester 1, Day