ART 200 - Museum Studies I

Unit(s): 4

Introduction to Museum Studies presents the historical development of museums, their collection, exhibition and education functions, administration, physical facilities, fundraising and ethics. Particular attention will be given to issues of diversity and multiculturalism; relationship of museums to changing populations and disciplinary trends; and examination of diverse types of collections. USF’s Thacher Gallery serves as the laboratory for this course.

Prerequisite: (ART 101 or VA 101) and (ART 102 or VA 102)
College of Arts and Sciences