Making Things Public module (DJ52050)

This module will guide you through exploring what takes place in the context of an exhibition, both in terms of 'curating'—i.e. the technical process of producing an exhibition—and 'the curatorial'—i.e. the activity of producing new knowledge.

In this module, you can further your practice, knowledge, and experience by curating a public-facing group project. With support from professionals across art and design, you will gain skills and develop a curatorial 'toolkit' in project management, collaboration, audience engagement, fundraising, documentation, and installation while exploring the production process of your curatorial project.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn critical and practical skills to develop and deliver a public-facing curatorial project and a proposal
• gain curatorial knowledge around your chosen exhibition topic and/or area of interest
• plan and execute a public-facing curatorial project while working collaboratively and applying a range of production skills
• develop creative responses to problems through teamwork, collaboration, and negotiation

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• understand the curatorial production process and the impact of social and cultural context upon curatorial practice and vice versa
• articulate knowledge acquired through practice using a significant range of professional skills and techniques
• author an independent curatorial project proposal for future practice
• communicate, discuss, and document creative work

Assignments / assessment

• digital portfolio (80%)
  • documentation of the group project production process
  • including a 3000-word essay reflecting on your learning and contribution
• proposal 1,500 words (20%)
  • outline of your initial ideas and approach to Semester 3

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• seminars
• talks by invited speakers
• workshops
• tutorials
• group critique session