The Museum Context
MUSM7033
This core unit provides an historical, theoretical and political overview of the development of museums. The subject surveys the historical development of the museum as both an idea and an institution. The social and cultural roles of the museum are investigated using writings on the history of the museum and contemporary cultural debates as they relate to museum issues. The subject examines the relationships between the production of cultural material, its management and display, the audiences and the museum as a site of knowledge, politics and power. This foundation subject prepares students for the practical units of study to be undertaken as part of the program and is therefore a co-requisite or prerequisite for enrolment in all other units of study.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1, 2, 108
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: MUSM7033
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes