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See Exhibitions Differently
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Museum Studies
Course Info
Learn what exhibitions do, how they work, and why they matter. Discover how you can be a more active, engaged, and informed exhibition viewer.
This course is designed around Big Questions that help us see exhibitions differently
- What is an exhibition?
- Who creates exhibtitions?
- What is the history of exhibitions?
- What goes into designing an exhibition?
- How do exhibitions impact how we see the world, our past, and each other?
- How can I be more informed and engaged with exhibitions?
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LevelIntermediate
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Duration5 hours
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Last UpdatedNovember 4, 2024
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Enrollment validityEnrollment validity: 365 days
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CertificateCertificate of completion
Hi, Welcome back!
Who Is This Course For
- Adult learners wanting a behind-the-scenes look at exhibitions or deeper understanding of curation, exhibition history, and design
- Educators trying to engage students with museums, exhibitions, and curatorial practice
Requirements
- Completion of the introductory course 'Learning to Look at Museums' is recommended, but not required
- To receive a Certificate of Completion for PD/CEU credit hours, you must complete at least 80% of the course and all activities, quizzes, and coursework.
Material Includes
- Downloadable Course Workbook
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
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How We’ll Do It
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Expectations and Course Requirements
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Pre-Course Self-Assessment
Getting Started – What is a Exhibition?
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Introduction – What is an Exhibition?
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Activity – Think, Know, Wonder
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Perspectives on ‘What is an Exhibition?’
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Exhibitions as a Way of Seeing
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Activity – Prepare for Impact!
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Learning Module (LM) Wrap-Up
Exhibition Histories and Ethics
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Introduction – Exhibition Histories
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Origin Stories – The First Exhibitions
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Case Studies – The 20th Century in 10 Exhibitions
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Activity – To See or Not to See
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Learning Module (LM) Wrap-up
Curatorial Perspective and Exhibition Planning
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Introduction – A Little Perspective
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Activity – What’s the Plan?
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How to Plan an Exhibition
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A Matter of (Curatorial) Perspective
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Activity – Making a Statement
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Fieldwork Project 1 – What’s the Big Idea?
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Learning Module (LM) Wrap-up
Exhibition Design
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What is Exhibition Design?
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Exhibition Design Process
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Activity – Now Trending!
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Fieldwork Project 2 – Let’s Get Critical! Critical!
Course Wrap Up
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Think, Know, Wonder PLUS
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The Magic of Exhibitions – What We’ve Learned
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Next Steps
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Goodbye from Green Stripe!