Unit details
AIM721 - Museums: Context and Issues
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Sweet |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Module 1: Introduction to Museums
- Exploration and critique of historical and theoretical bases of museums and galleries
- Overview of definitions of 'museum', and the different types of museums
- Functions and purposes of museums and galleries
- Consideration of accepted international ethical standards for both institutions and personnel
- International treaties that guide the work of museums
- Cultural policies and legislation of Australian governments
- Survey of professional organisations and institutions that relate to the museum sector
- Systems of quality control and bench-marking such as accreditation and competency standards
- Cultural diversity
- Indigenous people and their heritage
- Repatriation and restitution of heritage objects
- Globalisation
- Virtual museums
Assessment
Report: ethics 1500 words 30%
Report: cultural policy 1500 words 30%
Essay: contemporary issues 1500 words 30%
Online participation, at least 2 posts 10%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2110 | $2719 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
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