ARTH 599: Special Topics in Art History

ARTH 599-002: Curating an Exhibition
(Spring 2020)

10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F

Research Hall 201

Section Information for Spring 2020

In this class students will participate in every aspect of curating an actual exhibition. Using original objects from Freer / Sackler Galleries of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, students will choose an exhibition theme, write a proposal, create a checklist and select objects, propose and seek sources of funding, design the exhibition layout, conduct archival research, write wall text, design and write a short exhibition catalogue, create marketing materials, and plan educational programs, gallery tours and programming events. The final exhibit might be created digitally, depending on the availability of space at the museum. This course will differ from the typical seminar in that it will explore the practical side of curatorial work in addition to scholarly research. Occasionally during the semester, students will be expected to attend class sessions on site at the Freer / Sackler Galleries as well as to conduct research in the museum’s archives.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-6

Topics vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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