Museum Studies
ARHA 360
Fall 2012
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 360 |
This museum studies seminar introduces students to the history of art museums and current debates on the role of museums in today's society, as well as institutional practices and career paths. In addition, students will organize a group exhibition of artwork from the Davison Art Center collection, research objects, and write exhibition labels.
The theme for this year's exhibition will be 20th-century American photography. Students will study the work in the collection and work collaboratively to define an exhibition theme and to select work. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(GRST-MN)(GRST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Course packet, OTHER READINGS TO FOLLOW
Gail Anderson, editor. REINVENTING THE MUSEUM: THE EVOLVING CONVERSATION ON THE PARADIGM SHIFT. (Altamira, 2012). Second edition.
ISBN 978-0-7591-1965-9
Bettina Messias Carbonell, editor. MUSEUM STUDIES: AN ANTHOLOGY OF CONTEXTS. Malden: Blackwell Publishing, 2004.
ISBN: 978-0-631-22830-1
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Examinations and Assignments:
3-page exhibition review, 4 exhibition labels, and a 10-page term paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
POI Explanation: To apply for POI submit an e-request, and also send a short email with the following: name, class year and major; one-paragraph statement on why this course interests you; list of ARHA and/or ARST courses taken; other relevant courses or language expertise. |
| Instructor(s): Rogan,Clare I. Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: DAC100; |
Permission of Instructor Required
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