AR 280 - Museum Studies

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course assists the student in understanding the history and mission of various types of museums, as well as the role they play in the community. In addition, museum design and facilities, community outreach and exhibitions, as well as staffing and work will be examined. The course will have readings and lectures interspersed with trips to local museums so that the student may understand these principles as they pertain to large and small art museums, house museums, historical sites, historical societies, children museums, and natural history/science museums. Fee. Three credits. N.B. When registering for the course, the student should be free for at least an hour before and after the actual course time to facilitate travel time to various sites.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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