| Unit name | Independent Study Unit: Curating a Collection |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HARTM0039 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Brockington |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of History of Art (Historical Studies) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The University of Bristol Theatre Collection is an accredited museum and research centre dedicated to the study of British Theatre History. It holds a vast collection of original documents, photographs, film footage and artefacts from theatres, actors, performers, designers and theatre historians. Students taking this unit would work collaboratively to curate a scholarly exhibition drawn from the rich and diverse holdings of the Collection. They would develop a theme for the exhibition, choose and research the objects, write the display texts and catalogue, and manage the publicity.
Aims:
The unit aims to give MA students extra curatorial experience, which is particularly important for those wanting to go on to work in museums and galleries. It will prepare them for independent research on the dissertation, while allowing them to collaborate on a project which combines scholarship with a concern for the display and dissemination of ideas and materials. It will contribute to knowledge about a major archive, thus facilitating other scholarly projects.
Students will acquire practical experience of curatorial processes, and expert knowledge of the subject-matter of the exhibition. They will develop techniques of independent research as well as enhancing their ability to work in a team. The task of preparing texts for the catalogue and display will enhance their research and writing skills.
Group meetings and individual supervisions.
Summative assessment is 5,000 essay
To be decided when the students have chosen the exhibition theme.
