Course coordinator
Dr Rea Saunders
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
Curation is the act of staging and caring for exhibitions and objects. More recently it has encompassed content creation for social media and other forums. This course introduces innovative approaches to physical and digital curation, drawing on contemporary debates about curatorial theory and practice, exhibition design, and audience engagement. Students will develop expertise and technical skills in curating exhibitions and digital content aimed at engaging audiences in the gallery, library, archive, and museum (GLAM) sector, and beyond.
Course requirements
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MUSM7006, MUSM7011
Course contact
School enquiries
Student Enquiries School of Social Science
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Rea Saunders
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Whilst every effort is made to place students in their preferred activity, it is not always possible for a student to be enrolled in their tutorial of choice. If you require assistance, please ensure that you email timetabling.commarts@enquire.uq.edu.au from your UQ student email with:
- Your name
- Your student ID
- The course code
- A list of three tutorial preferences (in order of preference)
- Reason for the change – e.g. timetable clash, elite athlete status, SAP
Teaching staff do not have access to change tutorials or help with timetables; all timetabling changes must be processed through the Timetabling Team.
Aims and outcomes
Curation is the act of staging and caring for exhibitions and objects. More recently it has encompassed content creation for social media and other forums. This course introduces innovative approaches to physical and digital curation, drawing on contemporary debates about curatorial theory and practice, exhibition design, and audience engagement. Students will develop expertise and technical skills in curating exhibitions and digital content aimed at engaging audiences in the gallery, library, archive, and museum (GLAM) sector, and beyond.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Evaluate approaches, techniques and current issues in exhibition practice and theory
LO2.
Identify and compare interpretive strategies used in exhibitions
LO3.
Discuss the processes involved in exhibition development, design, and display
LO4.
Describe methods for engaging audiences with exhibitions
LO5.
Develop ideas for exhibitions, public program events and the development of exhibition proposals.
LO6.
Articulate the role of digital technologies in shaping the activities and sustainability of the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) sector and consider the cultural implications
LO7.
Use different digital tools and varied technologies for cultural engagement
LO8.
Research and communicate on exhibition practice and theory
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set | Engagement Tasks | 10% |
2/08/2024 5:00 pm 9/08/2024 5:00 pm 16/08/2024 5:00 pm 23/08/2024 5:00 pm 30/08/2024 5:00 pm 6/09/2024 5:00 pm 13/09/2024 5:00 pm 20/09/2024 5:00 pm 4/10/2024 5:00 pm 11/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Curatorial Case Study | 40% |
30/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project | Written Digital Exhibition Proposal | 30% |
27/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation, Project | Presentation: Digital Exhibition Proposal | 20% |
14/10/2024 2:00 pm
Presentations due in class in Weeks 12 or 13. Schedule to be agreed in class with Course Coordinator. |
Assessment details
Engagement Tasks
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
2/08/2024 5:00 pm
9/08/2024 5:00 pm
16/08/2024 5:00 pm
23/08/2024 5:00 pm
30/08/2024 5:00 pm
6/09/2024 5:00 pm
13/09/2024 5:00 pm
20/09/2024 5:00 pm
4/10/2024 5:00 pm
11/10/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
These weekly tasks are aimed at ensuring you engage with the weekly readings and online materials. There are no right or wrong answers, marks will be given for complete and relevant answers.
Submission details on Blackboard. Submission in weeks 2-11. Due Friday of corresponding tutorial week.
Marking criteria: 1% if reasonable answer, 0.5% if they needed to give more detail, 0% if not attempted. Final grade will be converted to a score out of 10. Further details on the marking criteria will be available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
By uploading your assignment via Blackboard, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Curatorial Case Study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
30/08/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
1,200 words (not including references).
Visit an exhibition in your area and complete a case study report.
The report should critically reflect on the digital storying elements, the works on display, the success of the installation/s, the design and organisation of the exhibition, the venue, and the overarching curatorial concerns.
Report components may include:
· The overall concept or theme of the exhibition, the intent, target audience, and how well this concept is communicated through the content, design, and catalogue (e.g. picture book or critical text).
· Innovative and/or notable aspects of the exhibition e.g. digital storytelling element/s, cultural perspectives, approaches to interpretation, design, interactives, artefacts and artworks.
· Insightful and detailed critique of aspects identified from the exhibition that did or did not work, with reference to relevant literature and publications.
· Illustrative images or figures can be incorporated into the review.
· Briefly reflect on how this exhibition has influenced the way you would plan an exhibition. If relevant, reflect on the improvements you would make if you were the curator.
Submission details and the marking rubric will be available on Blackboard.
Marking criteria:
Your exhibition case study report will be marked on the following criteria. Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
1. Identification of key elements of the museum/exhibition
2. Critical and cultural analysis of a curatorial aspect of the museum/exhibition/exhibit
3. Depth and quality of research and/or publications
4. Professional layout, presentation and written expression
5. Brief reflection on what you would did differently in your approach for the exhibition proposal
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Written Digital Exhibition Proposal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
27/09/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Written proposal 1,800 words (not including references).
Produce a digital exhibition proposal, with both a written and presentation component. The proposal should include the following aspects:
· A written outline of your proposal.
· A brief overview of the creative / conceptual idea for the exhibition.
· Consideration for either an individual artist or group/collective of artists.
· Curatorial rationale incorporating the title of the exhibition, overall concept and core themes, the context for the proposal (e.g. what is new, different, or innovative about this exhibition), the relevance of the exhibition to the museum/exhibiting institution, and intended audience.
· A description demonstrating relevance to the exhibition themes and/or narrative and an analysis of any specific considerations for the display of the item (e.g. conservation, cultural perspectives, ethics etc).
· Summary of the key design elements of the exhibition. You may wish to include illustrations, colours, sketches or annotated storyboards, etc.
· An introductory text that would inform the public about the exhibition.
The presentation of your exhibition proposal will be held during tutorial time in Weeks 12 and 13.
Marking criteria:
- Creativity
- Planning and concept development
- Professional layout and written expression.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Presentation: Digital Exhibition Proposal
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
14/10/2024 2:00 pm
Presentations due in class in Weeks 12 or 13. Schedule to be agreed in class with Course Coordinator.
Task description
Presentation (5-8mins) of proposal due in class in Weeks 12 or 13, 30%.
All Presentation slides, regardless of which week you present, must be submitted to the Turnitin on Blackboard on the Monday of week 12, by 2pm.
Produce a digital exhibition proposal, with both a written and presentation component. The proposal should include the following aspects:
· A written outline of your proposal.
· A brief overview of the creative / conceptual idea for the exhibition.
· Consideration for either an individual artist or group/collective of artists.
· Curatorial rationale incorporating the title of the exhibition, overall concept and core themes, the context for the proposal (e.g. what is new, different, or innovative about this exhibition), the relevance of the exhibition to the museum/exhibiting institution, and intended audience.
· A description demonstrating relevance to the exhibition themes and/or narrative and an analysis of any specific considerations for the display of the item (e.g. conservation, cultural perspectives, ethics etc).
· Summary of the key design elements of the exhibition. You may wish to include illustrations, colours, sketches or annotated storyboards, etc.
· An introductory text that would inform the public about the exhibition.
The presentation of your exhibition proposal will be held during tutorial time in Weeks 12 and 13. Each student will have a maximum of 8 minutes for their presentation. A digital presentation in PowerPoint (or similar format) must also be submitted via Turnitin on the Monday of Week 12, by 2pm.
Marking criteria:
1. Creativity
2. Planning and concept development
3. Presentation delivery
4. Professional formatting of presentation
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Use of AI: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submission details will be available on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
As presentations occur and are marked during class tutorial time, extensions are not permissible for this assessment task. Contact your Course Coordinator as soon as you think you may be unable to attend the in-person presentations as scheduled.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ.
Additional assessment information
Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
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Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
WEEK 1: Introduction to the course |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Workshop |
WEEK 2: Museums and Their Histories: “How are Indigenous Knowledge Systems visible in contemporary museum collections?” |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Workshop |
WEEK 3: The Museum and Its Context: “How has technology changed the way that we see and feel about collections today?” |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Workshop |
WEEK 4: Public Programming, Curating and Collecting in a Consumer Society: Beyond the Gallery Walls. |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 5: Writing Week Learning outcomes: L08 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Workshop |
WEEK 6: Digital Heritage and Preservation |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Workshop |
WEEK 7: Data, AI, and GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Workshop |
WEEK 8: Technology and the Museum (and technologies of the museum) |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Workshop |
WEEK 9: Museums and Narratives |
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK mid-semester break - no classes. |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Workshop |
WEEK 10: Individual meetings – scheduled during tutorial time Learning outcomes: L08 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
General contact hours |
WEEK 11: Public Holiday – Independent Study Week Learning outcomes: L08 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Workshop |
WEEK 12: Workshop and Final Presentations Learning outcomes: L08 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Workshop |
WEEK 13: Workshop and final presentations Learning outcomes: L08 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.