Art History 782 - Museum Studies

Spring
2023
01
3.00
Walter Denny

TU 4:00PM 6:45PM

UMass Amherst
58609
South College W369
wbdenny@arthist.umass.edu
69766
Introduction to museum methods and practices. Issues such as the role of museums in society, the development of col-lections, conservation, curatorial and registrarial responsibilities, museum management, public relations, funding, ethics, and the production of exhibitions and catalogs. Includes field trips to area museums.

Open to Graduate students only. Open to Undergraduate students as well.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.