Asian Civilisations Museum placement award 2012
The Asia New Zealand Foundation is pleased to offer a work placement at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Singapore.
The eight-week placement is a significant opportunity for professional development, during which the recipient will work alongside staff at the museum and exchange ideas, experience and skills.
Applications now closed.
What the award covers
- A return economy airfare to/from Singapore
- Accommodation costs in Singapore for eight weeks
- A daily living allowance to cover food, transport and incidentals
- One single-entry visa (arranged between the candidate and ACM)
- A financial contribution towards travel insurance.
What you will gain
- Experience of working and current practice at the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore
- A network of contacts at the ACM and other Singapore museums
- Experience of ACM's major public programmes
- Opportunities to visit other Singapore museums and institutions, eg Heritage Conservation Centre, Jurong.
What will be expected of you
- Full participation working with the team at the ACM
- Contribution to development of programmes at the museum
- Presentation and reporting of your experiences on your return to New Zealand, including a slideshow that must be presented in New Zealand.
About the Asian Civilisations Museum
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) presents a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. As one of the National Museums of Singapore under the National Heritage Board, they aim to promote a better appreciation of the rich cultures that make up Singapore's multi-ethnic society.
The ACM also manages The Peranakan Museum (TPM), which explores the culture of Peranakan communities in the former Straits Settlements of Singapore, Malacca and Penang and their links with other communities in Southeast Asia.
The ACM offers youth a window to the exciting and diverse cultures of Asia through its innovative displays, and provides youth with a platform for discussions on identity and society.
The education team at the museums not only engages schools in curriculum-based museum experiences, but also designs in-gallery and outreach interactives for visitors of all ages. The team creates tours and workshops that go beyond traditional subjects, such as history, that most museums are perceived to cater to.
The team has conceptualised the ExplorAsia zones in the ACM and designed the children’s interactives in TPM. These interactives have enhanced the museum experience for visitors of all ages.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email: culture@asianz.org.nz