Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool School of Art & Design
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5115HA-SEP-MTP
Aims
To outline key museological concepts and issues.
To identify and explore broad critical debates relating to contemporary practices of display.
To develop awareness and analysis of curatorial practice.
To develop skills of self and peer evaluation.
To develop appropriate project and team management skills.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand a range of theoretical perspectives, concepts and issues of curatorial histories and practices.
2.
Display knowledge of individual and institutional practice in the selection and presentation of works of art.
3.
Develop public presentation and teamwork skills.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Drawing on the expertise of curators and gallery education officers, this module examines current museological and curatorial debates. Curatorial practice will be understood to cover aspects of curation, exhibition management, education and widening participation. The logistical, practical and conceptual considerations of constructing an exhibition will be examined through past and current examples within the context of local institutions.
Taking historical and contemporary examples the module typically covers: the history of collecting; systems of classification; Museum and Gallery Architecture; Exhibition Design; the temporary and travelling exhibition; the Politics of Space; the role of the curator; 'Visual Literacy' and Audience Development.
Module Overview:
This module will outline key museological concepts and issues to identify and explore broad critical debates relating to contemporary practices of display.
This module will outline key museological concepts and issues to identify and explore broad critical debates relating to contemporary practices of display.
Additional Information:This module provides students with practical experience of curating and with contact with curatorial specialists from within the industry. Students also learn about the history of museums, galleries and collecting processes.
Assessments
Practice