Museums & Community

3 credits · Graduate

This course acts as an introduction to the museum profession and the role of museums in society, emphasizing the importance of community partnerships, sharing of knowledge, and the development of educational programming and related initiatives that serve the public. This course offers students the unique opportunity to engage with and learn from museums through assignments and class discussion. Students apply exhibition evaluation frameworks to provide feedback to peers and museum staff during a museum partnership and are given the unique opportunity to reflect on museum site visits and guest lectures from museum professionals. Through analyzing past and existing museum practices, students explore opportunities for change in the development and management of museum collections, exhibitions, and public programming. This course heightens awareness of reconciliation, EDIA, and environmental sustainability in the museum sector. Students will also consider roles and relationships in the galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM) sector.