Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
ART 3100 - Museum Fundamentals I
This is part one of a two-semester core survey course concentrating on fundamental methods and experiences pertinent to the museum field as preparation for students pursuing graduate degrees in museum studies or careers within museum professions. Provides an overview of the purpose, function, and history of museums and their role in society, and introduces best practices and contemporary issues in museums.
Requisites: Jr or Sr and permission/accepted into the Museum Studies Certificate
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be familiar with processes including acquisition, curation, deaccessioning, and cataloguing.
- Students will be prepared to discuss and debate ethical issues in museums.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical evolution of museums.
- Students will gain a critical understanding of museum exhibitions, educational programming, collections management, marketing, visitor evaluation, and administrative functions.
- Students will understand common museum structure, departmental (administration, curatorial, and education) operations, terminology, and concepts.
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