ART 389 - Exhibition Design

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course is an introduction to concepts, skills, and methods required to design and install exhibitions of contemporary art in professional museum and gallery settings. Topics covered include exhibition planning, concept design, technical lighting, and proper handling, storage, and installation of artwork. Student gain firsthand experience installing an exhibition at the Cohen Art Center and proposing a mock exhibition for the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery with drawings and scale models. Field trips to area museums and galleries provide additional opportunities to study and analyze exhibition design and to meet with professional museum and gallery preparatory and curatorial staff.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Studio

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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