An arranged learning experience in museum work appropriate to individual career goals, where the student works with an approved museum on a specific project. A total of 3 credit hours is required of this course. It may be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Authorization of the instructor is required. Focuses on expository writing for the student whose career requires preparation of reports, proposals, and analytical papers.
Evaluation is based on a portfolio of the student's work.
Until a course is developed in this topic, students may repeat A408, Museum Practicum, focusing on an exhibition project. A range of electives from which students choose two courses are recommended to allow exploration of areas of interest or to develop competencies in a certain aspect of museum work. The choice of electives must be approved by the Director of Museum Studies. back to curriculum list Museum Methods students work on an exhibit planning and design project at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.