Museum Ops, Mgmt & Professions

Catalog description

This course is an introduction into the organization, management, and professions of museums in the U.S. After a brief introduction to museum history, theory and practice, students will learn about various types of museums and major aspects of museum operations. A key component of this course is immersive, on-site learning experiences that take advantage of the museums available in the Philadelphia region, especially the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum. These include guest lectures from museum staff as well as field trips to local institutions. The course is organized broadly into the major initiatives and functions of museums today, with the goal of providing critical insight into current museum practices and professions.