ARTH 379 - Museum Studies II:Practical and Theoretical Aspects of Gallery Management

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SUNY College at Geneseo

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Description:

This course aims to build upon the historical and theoretical foundations of Museum Studies I by introducing students to many of the practical issues facing curators and other museum/gallery professionals. When possible, the course will meet in the McClellan House, where students will have access to the Lockhart Gallery's workshop, storage, and exhibition spaces, with opportunities to participate in all stages of exhibition planning and collection management. Additionally, students will write polished papers analyzing a series of readings on such issues as the changing role of, the curator, the rise of the "blockbuster" exhibition. Prerequisites:ARTH 378 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3(3-0) Offered every other year

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.geneseo.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 245-5211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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