ART 200 - Museum Studies

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.

Restriction: Field of Study restricted to Museum Studies, Art History & Museum Studies Major, Museum Studies Minor
College of Arts and Sciences