Course Description
Specific topics related to art museum education history, theory, and current practice are investigated through reading, discussion, and hands-on projects.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Completion of an additional, separate project to be determined by mutual agreement between the professor and the student. Results will be presented in a written form as a research paper or other forms of representation (art, performance, video, photography).
Athena Title
Topics in Art Museum Education
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will develop knowledge of the course topic through significant writings, theory, and practice, considering how these efforts have shaped the practical work of museum educators today.
- Students will develop skills in museum logistics by engaging in hands-on experiential learning through project-based assignments, using the galleries, collection, and exhibitions of the Georgia Museum of Art as the basis for class projects, discussion, and assignments.
- Students will develop a deeper understanding of museum operations, fulfilling an elective requirement for the Museum Studies Certificate program.
Topical Outline
- Through readings, experiential projects, and class discussions, students gain understanding of a particular topic in the field of art museum education. Emphasis is placed on issues that are relative to current art museum education practice.
- This course addresses topics in art museum education. The specific topic of the course will vary from year to year, and may cover topics such as (but not limited to):
- museum education history
- theoretical underpinnings of museum education practice
- contemporary issues in the field, such as:
decolonizing museum practice;
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in museum education gallery teaching and programs;
community engagement and outreach;
and creative and multi-modal approaches to museum education.
- A final paper or project allows students the opportunity to relate selected readings and class activities to an area of personal interest.
