Introduction to Museum Studies

Catalog description

Introduction to Museum Studies: This course explores the intellectual issues facing museums, and the practical considerations of daily museum administration. Coursework is based on readings in the field, class discussion, and written analysis of issues in modern museums. As an introductory course, it touches on several aspects of museum work, including curation, collections management, public programming, education, marketing, and management. The goal is to achieve a general understanding of a museum’s inner business mechanisms, and an appreciation of the roles museums play in society.