Course Description

This course explores curatorial issues and practices in contemporary museums. Students will learn about the theory and methods adopted by curators in their stewardship, exhibition, and interpretation of museum collections.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will complete more rigorous and extensive assignments relating to professional curatorial practice, such materials may include exhibition wall text, museum labels, a scope of collections statement, and other relevant documents. Museum Studies M.A. students will complete work that will contribute to the development of the museum studies portfolio submitted in Museum Studies Portfolio.

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Athena Title

Curatorial Practice

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Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite

FCID 5010/7010

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will learn best practices for the care, interpretation, and exhibition of museum collections.
• Students will learn ethical standards for the stewardship of museum collections.
• Students will learn theoretical frameworks as well as practical methods used in curatorial practice.

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Topical Outline

• Defining Curatorial Practice
• Foundations of Curatorial Practice
• Historical Perspectives on Curatorial Practice
• Building a Museum Collection
• Deaccessioning from a Curatorial Perspective
• The Curatorial Ethics of Museum Collecting
• Permanent Collection Care and Stewardship
• Curating Exhibitions
• Working Within and Across Institutions
• Methods of Display
• Label Writing
• Cultivating Donors and Community
• Working with Foundations
• Auctions and Galleries

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Reason, Akela

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Reason, Akela

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