0505-421 - Introduction to Museums and Collecting

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course examines the history, theory, ideology, and practice of collecting within the institutional context of the museum. It considers the formation of the modern museum, and focusing on the American context, it investigates various types of museums, ranging from natural history, anthropology, science and technology, history, and art. The course explores the governance and operations of museums in the areas of collections management, collections care, and gallery/museums management. The course focuses on issues of contemporary concern and examines museums and their practices. The course includes field trips to local museums and collections throughout the quarter. Part of the art history concentration and minor and required course for the cultural resource studies program. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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