ARTH 495: RS: Curating an Exhibit

ARTH 495-001: RS: Curating an Exhibit
(Fall 2026)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR

Research Hall 201

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Section Information for Fall 2026

In this class students will curate, organize, and install an exhibition. The theme of the exhibition will be the techniques and production of medieval manuscripts. Students will choose the theme, write a proposal, select objects, write labels and wall text, design the exhibition layout and make decisions about object display, create marketing materials, and develop gallery talks. This course introduces students to the kinds of practical and intellectual tasks that are involved in organizing an exhibition. Students are expected to work collaboratively as well as on individual portions of the project.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Conduct hands-on research with objects or other primary sources. Select particular artifacts or works of art and undertake original research, bringing objects from storage to publication to exhibition. Develop skills in material and visual analysis, critical reading, and academic writing. Focus is on VA/DC/MD libraries, archives, and storerooms. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 credits of 300-level courses in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and ENGH 302.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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