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CURATORIAL STUDIES EXHIBITION PRACTICE

ARTHIST 506
Course Description

Preparation of an exhibition for the Chazen Museum of Art or other exhibition spaces on campus. Help conceptualize the exhibition and its layout, research and interpret individual objects, prepare wall texts for the display and other materials published in print or online in conjunction with the exhibition. The specific focus will be different each time the course is taught.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.93

5.79% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.77% from Historical

A Rate
93.33%

28.33% from Historical

Class Size
15

36.36% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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