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Exhibition research: documentation of Union House, Melbourne University April 2017. All images by Kym Maxwell
Exhibition research: documentation of Union House, Melbourne University April 2017. All images by Kym Maxwell
Informal Learning is defined in this case as the type of learning that happens inside an institute that’s not explicitly taught. Rather, it is the learning that happens through social interaction, shared interests and fostering community.
From April 5-13 for 7 days, Maxwell will invite students’ affiliated to the Student Union as directors, presidents and organisers of Melbourne University’s Club and Departments to respond to the provocation; What informal learning do their members engage in? How does fun factor into formal learning? What gaps are there within discipline-based curriculums that ‘Club’ type networks provide?
The main gallery of George Paton will be activated to engage with the Clubs and Departments of Union House as they take over the gallery site. In addition, Maxwell will do a field study of Union House and detail its autonomy as an open site for informal activity and performance that in character is self-directed.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Wednesday April 5th The Spirit, Liqueur and Cocktail Appreciation Society holds a gin tasting
Thursday April 6th The gallery plays ‘Radio Fodder’ featuring The Biggest Blackest Hour
Friday April 7th Interviews and reflection on Level 2’s Game Play
Monday April 10th A look into the history of Union House
Tuesday April 11th An invitation to UMSU Departments and Clubs
Wednesday April 12th Melbourne Universities, Electrical Engineers Club (MUEEC) will present their live robots for interaction and discussion, along with the closing event presentation.
A Closing Night celebration of the outcomes of the research will be presented, April 12th from 5-7pm.
