0505-425 - Display and Exhibition Design

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course examines the history and practice of display and exhibition design. It considers the history of display as found in a variety of private collections and the history of exhibitions with the development of museum-like institutions. It investigates various types of displays and exhibitions, ranging from natural history, anthropology, science and technology, history, and art; and compares these to commercial displays at large international fairs. The course explores the development of a display and exhibition budget in light of budgetary constraints. It considers the professional parameters of display and exhibition design as well as ethical issues related to material. The course includes field trips to local institutions and collections throughout the quarter. Required course for cultural resource studies program. Part of the art history concentration and minor and may be taken as an elective. 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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