ARTH 499: Advanced Studies in Art History

ARTH 499-001: Curating an Exhibition
(Spring 2014)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T

Research Hall 201

Section Information for Spring 2014

This course will explore all aspects of curating an exhibition. Students will choose their own individualized theme, write and workshop an exhibition proposal, create an exhibition checklist, research insurance and loan costs, locate lenders, propose sources of funding, select exhibition venues, design layout, lighting, and wall color, write wall text, create marketing materials, and plan educational programs. This course will differ from the typical seminar in that it will explore the practical side of curatorial work in addition to scholarly research. Students should come into the course with a preliminary idea for an exhibition that could become a semester-long project.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Seminar-style discussion on specific subjects in art history. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 302 and 3XX level course in Art History; or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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