| Museum Studies S-100 : Introduction to Museum Studies |
| Harvard Summer School: 31851 |
| Summer 2008 |
| Katherine Burton Jones, MA, Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Media Services, Harvard Divinity School. Shelley N. Monaghan, CMS, Consultant. |
| Location: Meeting Time: - |
| This course provides a behind-the-scenes view of museums from the people who are actively involved in their operation. Students learn about the history and objectives of various types of museums (art, natural history, science, historical, zoological) through panel discussions that involve museum directors, curators, conservators, collection managers, and exhibit designers. The focus is the rich and diverse resources of Harvard University's museums, but there also are guest lecturers from other local museums. During the required weekly on-campus section, we hear from guest speakers and visit local museums, meeting with curators and other museum staff. The recorded lectures are from the Harvard Extension School course MUSE E-100. The course is required for students planning to apply to the Extension School's Master of Liberal Arts in Museum Studies Program but is also appropriate for the avid museum-goer who desires a more comprehensive understanding of how museums function. Prerequisite: Students must view sample online lectures before they register. |