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Бакалавриат 2022/2023

Основы музейного дела: теория и практика

Статус: Курс обязательный (История искусств)
Направление: 50.03.03. История искусств
Когда читается: 2-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса
Язык: английский
Кредиты: 3
Контактные часы: 56

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course “Basics of Museum Management. Theory and Practice” introduces the principles and practices of cultural heritage. During the course key areas of cultural heritage are taught, such as collections management, museum, gallery and site management, exhibition development, education and emerging digital technologies, including education in museums, digital heritage, object-based learning and curating contemporary art. The course provides training in a range of practical skills as well as encouraging critical thinking in relationship to heritage practices. The course offers a set of lectures/seminars that allow students to develop basic practical and theoretical understanding of current museological practice. The aim of this course is to provide students a broad and challenging introduction to the practical and theoretical issues of contemporary museum and gallery practice in an international context; to encourage students to develop critical awareness in relation to museums, heritage and professional practice; to introduce students to the key areas of cultural heritage including theoretical principles, collections management, museum, gallery and site management, exhibition development, education and emerging digital technologies. At the completion of the course students will develop a critical awareness of relevant heritage issues in museum and gallery practice at local, regional, national and international levels, have basic knowledge of collections management, preventive conservation, object and collections-based research, exhibition production and evaluation, have a good understanding of the principles and ethical considerations which govern the museum and gallery profession, as well as relevant national and international legislation and key advisory bodies, have a good knowledge of relevant museological literature and additional relevant art and heritage-related resources.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Developing students’ writing and analytical competencies through assignments designed around specific writing and speaking activities that gradually lead students to the final production of the analysis.
  • Developing students’ oral and communication skills.
  • Develop students’ critical thinking related to museum management practices.
  • Developing ability to apply fundamental museum management terminology.
  • Developing an appreciation for the process of museums’ foundation.
  • Developing an understanding of purpose and function of museum, the ability to analyze its functions, programs, achievements.
  • Developing students’ research and methodology skills through portfolio assignments.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • To develop students’ critical thinking related to museum management practices. To develop ability to apply fundamental museum management terminology.
  • To develop an appreciation for the process of museums’ foundation. To develop an understanding of purpose and function of museum, the ability to analyze its functions, programs, achievements
  • To develop students’ research and methodology skills through portfolio assignments.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • intro
  • Introduction to the accreditation/registration process. Acquisition and lifecycle of a museum object. The management of information about collections. Different types of documentation: object catalogues, accession registers, and procedural documentation (such as loan forms).
  • Managing museums and cultural heritage. International, national and local role of heritage sites, museums and galleries. Large scale project management principles and practice. Heritage interpretation. Museum methods of communication and interpretation. Exhibition design.
  • Education, outreach and community engagement. School and adult education and learning in the museum. Educational role of the museum, gallery and heritage site within the community. Methods of working with objects in a learning environment. Digital heritage.
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking In-class participation
  • non-blocking Test
  • non-blocking Presentation
  • non-blocking Final Exam
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2022/2023 2nd module
    0.24 * In-class participation + 0.4 * Final Exam + 0.24 * Test + 0.12 * Presentation
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Alexander, E. P., Alexander, M., & Decker, J. (2017). Museums in Motion : An Introduction to the History and Functions of Museums (Vol. Third edition). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1465805
  • Ambrose, T., & Paine, C. (2012). Museum Basics (Vol. 3rd ed). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=463323
  • Genoways, H. H., Ireland, L. M., & Catlin-Legutko, C. (2016). Museum Administration 2.0. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1288465
  • Johnson, A., Huber, K. A., Cutler, N., Bingmann, M., & Grove, T. (2017). The Museum Educator’s Manual : Educators Share Successful Techniques (Vol. Second edition). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1545635
  • Piacente, M., & Lord, B. (2014). Manual of Museum Exhibitions (Vol. Second edition). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=759389
  • Tzortzi, K. (2015). Museum Space : Where Architecture Meets Museology. Farnham, Surrey, England: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=997155

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Latham, K., & Simmons, J. (2014). Foundations of Museum Studies: Evolving Systems of Knowledge : Evolving Systems of Knowledge. Santa Barbara: Libraries Unlimited. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=867412
  • Self, R. (2014). The Architecture of Art Museums : A Decade of Design: 2000 - 2010. London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=760768

Authors

  • NEFEDOVA OLGA VADIMOVNA
  • SHARNOVA ELENA BORISOVNA
  • LINKOVA KSENIIA VLADIMIROVNA