Formerly listed as courses in Art History 50:082:205, 401, 408, and 409.
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50:690:205
Introduction to Museum Studies (3)
Introduces museum operations and curatorial and education programs.
Comparative analysis of regional museums. Topics include museum mission
statements, organization and administration; collection theory and
ethics; registration, research, preservation, conservation, and storage
of collections; exhibition development, design, and installation.
Topics may change from year to year.
Prerequisite: 50:082:101 or 102 or 103 or permission of instructor. This course can be taken as a general art elective.
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50:690:401
Readings in Museum Studies (3)
Directed reading and written interpretation of current and standard literature in exhibition planning and installation; object preservation and conservation, interpretation, and registration; visitor orientation and public information; development and presentation of education materials for K-12 as well as college classes; grant writing; and marketing techniques. Conducted through consultation with art history faculty, staff members of the Stedman Gallery, and regional museums.
Prerequisite: 50:690:205 or permission of instructor.
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50:690:408
Individual Study in Museology (3)
Advanced students conduct a program of research under the direction of the instructor. A substantial paper demonstrating an understanding of museology, the creation of a museum education program, or the preparation of an exhibition catalog is required.
Prerequisites: 50:690:401, junior or senior standing, and permission of museum studies director and art history professor.
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50:690:409
Museum Internship (BA)
An internship at a local museum, gallery, or nonprofit organization in area of student's major.
Requires 40 hours per credit and is monitored by museum studies instructor and art history professor.
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50:690:487
Special Topics in Museum Studies (BA)
Investigates a specific topic in museum studies, which changes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisite: 50:690:205 or permission of instructor.
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