Museum & Gallery Operations

3 units

This is a practicum for students to learn museum and gallery operations, including exhibition design and installation. Through workshops, field trips, and readings, this course addresses the logistics of running a museum or gallery. At the conclusion of the semester, students co-organize an exhibition at the Des Lee Gallery and give a presentation reflecting on their experience. Class sessions are supplemented with visits to local arts organizations with arts professionals. Students author weekly written responses to class topics and field trips and are assessed on their overall engagement in the course, skill acquisition, attendance, and writing.