Exhibition Next

Catalog description

This course is an exploration and observation of the field of museum studies and exhibition design. What is an exhibition in a museum today and how should it be experienced? What is its role in society? How does it engage the audience of tomorrow? Class discussions will include topics and themes such as curatorial practices, public space, content and form, audience and environment, meaningful interfaces and interactive experiences. The class will also explore how emerging technologies can be applied to museum and exhibition design to enhance a visitors’ experience. Working in teams, students will focus on one theme, conduct research, collect material/artifacts, curate them, and display them using curatorial methods. Along the way will be visits to local museums and exhibitions as well as meetings with museum insiders to support and direct the work. Also, if possible, students will engage in an instructor-led design challenge in collaboration with a local museum or institution.