| ART 208 |
Introduction to Art Museum Studies |
3 Credits |
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This course introduces students to the themes and issues addressed in the Art Museum Studies program, including an overview of the history and function of art museums, their role in society, the interpretation of objects for museum audiences, and other issues central to the museum profession such as censorship and repatriation. |
| ART 268 |
Museum History and Theory |
3 Credits |
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This course examines the history of art museums in the West from Ancient Greece to the present. It also explores the history and development of theoretical issues related to the art museum's mission, exhibition practice, museum ethics, and education. |
| ART 368 |
Museum Education and the Visual Arts |
3 Credits |
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This course traces the development of the American art museum's educational mission from the early nineteenth century to the present. A range of programming types, including docent touring, computer-based learning, museum-school partnerships, and hands-on experiences are observed and analyzed. Students will also design programs for exhibitions in the Chatham College Art Gallery. Prerequisite(s): Art 208 |
| ART 378 |
Curating the Visual Arts |
3 Credits |
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This course explores the roles and duties of the art museum curator. Topics addressed include collection care and management, exhibition planning and design, object handling, and exhibition critiques. Curators from local museums will serve as guest speakers. Students will collaboratively curate at least one exhibition. Prerequisite(s): ART 208 |
| ART 393 |
Internship |
3 Credits |
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The Internship in Art Museum studies must be a meaningful work experience that involves learning alongside museum or gallery professionals. The internship may be completed at a Pittsburgh institution or a home or national museum. |
