ARTH 495: RS: Curating an Exhibit

ARTH 495-001: Curating an Exhibition: GMU Art Collection for the 50th Anniversary Celebration
(Spring 2022)

10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F

Research Hall 201

Section Information for Spring 2022

In this class students will participate in every aspect of curating a small exhibition and/or installing art around campus. Using original objects from the George Mason University’s Art Collection, students will choose a theme, write a proposal, create a checklist and select objects, design layout/placement of objects, conduct archival research, write wall text, design and write a short exhibition catalogue or exhibition website, create marketing materials, plan educational programs, help install and deinstall works, and give tours. This course will differ from the typical seminar in that it will explore the practical side of curatorial work in addition to scholarly research.

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. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Research/Scholarship Intensive, Writing Intensive in Major
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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