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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. This course can be taken as a general art elective.
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50:698:401
Museum Studies II (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: 50:698:205 or permission of instructor.
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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: 50:698:401, junior or senior standing, and permission of museum studies director and art history professor.
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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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Special Topics in Museum Studies (BA)
Investigate a specific topic in museum studies, which changes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisite: 50:698:205 or permission of instructor.
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