MUSM7028 - Artefact Studies

Semester 2, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Chiara OReilly
Phone: +61 2 9351 4256
Email: chiara.oreilly@sydney.edu.au

Description

The models of interpretation for artefact and material culture are widely contested in many disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, art history and history. This unit of study examines the historical development of artefact and material culture studies as it relates to the museum context. It will provide an historical and international perspective on the study of material culture, as well as the practical and theoretical knowledge to enable students to appraise, analyse and contextualise material culture in museums and galleries. The first half of the unit examines the history and development of different models of artefact study. The second half takes a thematic approach.

Assessments

1x1500wd artefact study (20%), 1x presentation (20%), 1x3000wd essay (60%)

Classes

1x2-hr seminar/week (13 weeks in Semester 2). Hong Kong intensive mode in Apr 2013. Students are advised to check class timetable for details.

Please Note: This timetable is a draft timetable and subject to change.

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