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CS92PROD
Museum Studies
ARHA 360
Fall 2008
Section: 01  
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.

Essential Capabilities: Interpretation, Writing
This course addresses writing through analysis of effective exhibition labels and the challenges of communicating specialized information to general audiences. The interpretation of individual works of art is a core part of this seminar
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(GRST-MN)(GRST)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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