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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ARTF5670M Museum, Object, Practice
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Mark Westgarth
Email: m.a.westgarth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
2:1 honours or equivalentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have understanding and experience of the methodologies behind museum practice.Skills outcomes
- Skills necessary to undertake higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in an area of professional practice.
- Evaluating own achievement and that of others.
- Self-direction and effective decision-making.
- Independent learning.
- Use of methodologies and theoretical resources.
Syllabus
Museum, Object, Practice examines the methodologies behind museum practice. Students are encouraged to consider contemporary museum practice within the context of the social history of museums. The module explore the role of the curator, the display and interpretation of objects, permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, funding and sponsorship, marketing and publicity and education and outreach programmes.
Students will be introduced to museum practice through a combination of lectures, visiting speakers, visits and most importantly, a negotiated work placement. The Department of Fine Art at Leeds has excellent relations with a number of local museums, historic houses and art galleries and these links will be used throughout this module.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Work-based mentoring | 7 | 3.00 | 21.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 3.00 | 30.00 |
| Private study hours | 249.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 51.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
To be spent researching and writing essay and preparing for placement.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be monitored via the classroom sessions and on-placement tutor visits.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation | 7,000 words (inc footnotes and bibliography) | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 31/03/2016
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