Nov 23, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2015-2016 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  About MassArt
  Academic Policies
  Academic Programs
  Academic Resource Center
  Accreditation and Board of Trustees
  Confidentiality of Student Records
  Cross-Registration
  Courses
  Graduate Program Resources
  International Education Center
  Office of the Registrar
  Professional and Continuing Education Courses
  Tuition and Fees
  Student Financial Assistance
HELP
Academic Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AETE412 Seminar VI: Exhibitions: Concept, Context, and Audience 3 cr.

This course explores the role and responsibilities of museums and galleries in presenting objects to the public. Coursework examines the history of museums and the rise of art collections for public viewing. Students work on a group project in which they develop an exhibition. In addition to creating artwork for the show, the students focus on curating, installing and developing educational materials for the public. The class examines the Looking to Learn gallery education program at MassArt and visits Boston area galleries and museums as part of the course work.

Prerequisites: AETE301 or AETE406, AETE307

Lecture/Seminar
Culturally Diverse Content
Departmental Requirement
Spring