ANTH 341 - Museology

Institution:

University of San Diego

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Description:

An introduction to museum work combining theory, critique, and practice. The course presents the history of museums, the development of curation and conservation practices, and focuses on the educational role of modern museums through exhibit design and installation. Field trips to local museums and galleries are requisite. Students will collectively produce an exhibit - select an exhibit theme, choose the objects to be shown, research the theme and the objects, write label copy, design the case layouts, and orchestrate the exhibit opening - utilizing the resources of USD's David W. May American Indian Collection. Prerequisite: ANTH 102, 103, or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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