Curating Collections in Theory and Practice

3 credits · Undergraduate

The purpose of this course is to give students a good foundational knowledge in current curatorial practices and theory. Through readings, discussions, case studies, and museum/gallery visits, students will examine a variety of curatorial subjects and themes, including the history of museum/art gallery display and collecting, collections management (cataloging, conservation, and research), exhibition development from proposal to display, digital approaches to collections and exhibitions, education and outreach through collections, as well as curatorial ethics.