Course Catalog
Exhibitions Management
93-808
Units: 6
Description
This course focuses on elements of exhibition management and introduces students to the process of planning and implementing exhibitions. With a focus on the people involved in the exhibition, their job roles and the context of the institution or organizations involved, the class will examine the many influences involved in the planning of an exhibition along with the logistical aspects of concept development, financial planning, and implementation processes. Special topics will include accessibility and audience engagement, exhibition controversy, job roles within the processes considered.
Assessments throughout the course intend to build upon one another, ultimately helping students to develop an exhibition proposal to be used by stakeholders for fundraising, marketing, and other planning purposes. All students, but especially those that do not possess a visual arts background, may wish to examine issues present in contemporary aesthetics through readings (books, periodicals and web) and by asking questions in class.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze how exhibitions function in various spaces, as well as the roles involved in the design and execution of the exhibition.
- Analyze exhibitions from a visitor’s perspective and evaluate ways in which exhibitions are successful and ways in which exhibitions might be improved.
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Appraise and critique current exhibitions, identify best practices in the field, and discuss trends and controversies.
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Propose and plan an exhibition related to their field of interest.
Prerequisites Description
93-703 Arts Enterprises: Management and Structures and/or approval of the instructor. 93-807: Museum Operations is helpful, but not a requirement.