Academic Calendar - 2025

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025
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Museum and Curatorial Studies 3620A/B/Y

INTRODUCTION TO EXHIBITION DESIGN & MUSEUM MANAGEMENT


This course provides a "behind the scenes" study of museums. Working with community partners, students learn about collections management, conservation, funding strategies and fundraising, cultural policy, and graphic design for museums. The course promotes experiential learning and provides vital transferable skills for students aiming to work in the cultural sector.

Antirequisite(s): the former VAH 3383A/B/Y, the former VAS 3383A/B/Y.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 hours, lecture, blended or online format.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY B i  
Subject Code: MCS

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