ANTHR 524
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Museology: Curation and Writing
Anthropology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Professional practices supporting the educational, research, and reporting functions of museums, emphasizing museum writing leading to publication, cataloguing, policy writing, exhibition conceptualization, etc.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
Admission to certificate in museum practices program
Title
Museum Curation and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will have hands-on experiences through class assignments in all aspects of writing associated with museum functions and curation including condition reports, registration documents and databases, exhibition research and panels, and educational materials.
Title
Museum Curation and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will also learn how to research and write a grant for a museum project or exhibition.
Title
Museum Curation and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will learn hands-on skills by developing, researching, and writing all materials necessary for a new exhibition at the Museum of Peoples and Cultures. This experience will also require students to work directly with collections held at the Museum or in other storage facilities.
