6 credits
This course aims to give students an introduction to the principles and practices of working in an art museum. It is conducted by curatorial staff of the University Museum and Art Gallery. Students majoring in Art History are given first preference, but other students fulfilling the prerequisite may apply. Students wishing to apply for admission to ARTH4005 (Art History internship (capstone)) are strongly urged to take this course first, ideally in their third year.
100% coursework
One 1000-level Art History course
FINE2056
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“The object handling session allows us get a chance to experience handling an museum object in real life.”
“The course helped me learn about the operation of a museum; object handling session is interesting.”
“Field trips and workshops are very good, we get to put what we’ve learned in action and put them into practical usage.”
“The course provided a real good view of what is a museum.”
“I love the museum outings and field trips a lot! Please keep organizing them!”
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