For majors in anthropology, biology, fine arts, geological sciences, history, or other museum-related subjects. Provides background in history and literature of museums, their objectives and methods, laboratory exercises in curation, exhibition theory, and administration. Student projects include case study analysis, interviewing, and original presentations.
Topics vary each semester.
The team approach is emphasized. Prereq., graduate standing and MUSM 5011. Prereq., graduate standing and MUSM 5011. Prereqs., MUSM 5011, graduate standing, and appropriate level of computer literacy. Facility with computers must be demonstrated or the student must complete an appropriate computer science course.