Cultural Activities in Pacific Islands Image Collections
Indigenous Cultures: This project is most suitable for an honours thesis or for a masters degree by coursework and a short thesis.
Completed
Project Objectives
Identification of images from the Pacific islands photographic collections containing subsistence activities and/or material culture objects as selected in consultation with thesis advisor.
Project Description
Analysis of occurrences and kinds of activities across the cultural groups as selected by the researcher and adviser.
Project Outcomes
Comparisons and contrasts of activities.
Opportunities & Benefits
Participate in research development project to support the collections, database training, access to museum collections, behind-the-scenes museum experience and professional development.
Student Knowledge & Skills
Undertaking a relevant degree in History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies or other relevant research experience.
For more information about this project please contact:
Dr Ron Vanderwal
Senior Curator
Anthropology (Oceania)
Telephone: 8341 7367
Email: rvander@museum.vic.gov.au