Again, for those of you who care to know here is a list with their descriptions of the classes I am taking in my final semester. This semester is a little different from the previous two because I only have two physical classes that I have to go to each week. The other two are comprised of my internship and research paper. These I complete on my own time. I am two weeks into the semester and so far everything seems great. I am really happy with the two classes that I am taking. They seem really interesting and are taught by people who actually seem to know how to teach (unlike some classes last semester). That reminds me that I should have posted about how things turned out last semester, but I was too stressed with school and flying home to write about it at the time. Oh well. It is in the past! I am looking forward to completing my final semester. I cannot believe I am almost done! Crazy!!
Marketing and Promotion
This course focuses on issues in marketing for those working in arts and related fields. Topics covered include methods of audience research and ways of undertaking group surveys and their implementation. How to define the unique qualities of a target institution and create a public image around this separateness are issues explored, together with detailed studies of promotional and fundraising strategies.
Education and Public Programs
This course covers issues surrounding public programs and education in the context of art galleries, museums and related institutions. It addresses questions to do with the identification and definition of audiences, examines the needs of non-specialist communities as well as educational institutions, and takes account of the practicalities of budgeting and planning. The development of programs using volunteer guides (and their training), floor talks, lectures, seminars and conferences is presented as a subject for practical purposes as well as critical consideration. Also included is a consideration of exhibitions for purely educational purposes.
Research Paper
This project allows for the focusing of investigative, analytical and theoretical skills. Topics must relate to the broad area of the internship and are chosen in consultation with a supervisor who will guide and direct the project. The 10,000 word study may include the use of film, video and audio tape or photographic documentation where relevant. While it may draw directly on experiences gained during the internship, the research paper must be treated as an independent project.
Internship*
Students undertake a project-based industry placement internship consisting of a minimum of 240 hours. This may involve more than one host institution. Internships enable students to gain practical, supervised experience of gallery management, curatorial practice, public programs, art writing and other work areas related to the course. The internship is ungraded but successful completion requires the submission of reports both by the host institution and the student. Students are also required to participate in an on-line discussion during their internship and their final report is posted on the WebCt site.
*I am doing my internship at the Sydney Dance Company. More to come about that!
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