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Academic Year 2005/2006

Museum Studies
ARHA 360 FA

This museum studies seminar will examine the style, technique and condition of individual works of art. Direct analysis of the art object is essential to this class, which will incorporate weekly sessions in the Davison Art Center Print Room. Students will undertake independent projects based on the collection of the Davison Art Center Print Room and write catalog entries and exhibition labels.

MAJOR READINGS

Course packet.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four catalogue entries (2-3 pages each) on individual works of art and a term paper on your chosen artist's work.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a museum studies seminar focusing on curatorial methods and exhibition development. Permission of instructor required. In addition to the Wednesday class there will be two sessions scheduled on Mondays and Fridays for independent work in the DAC collection.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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