The curatorial studies concentration is offered as a result of a growing interest and stated need for a professional development opportunity that expands students’ experiences, research, and knowledge in the field of museum and curatorial practice. The concentration is intentionally interdisciplinary in its structure, choices, and experiences, and it is open to students in all majors. Required courses include the Exhibition Development Seminar and an internship in an appropriate field. Elective courses may be drawn from a wide range of relevant courses offered in the undergraduate degree program, Division of Continuing Studies, and by area colleges participating in MICA’s academic exchange program.
Requirements for the Curatorial Studies Concentration
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Development Seminar, Part I | AH 405 | 3 |
| Exhibition Development Seminar, Part II | EX 405 | 3 |
| Internship (museum, gallery, community arts etc.) | INT 402 | 3 |
| Choose three elective courses: | ||
| From MICA Degree Programs: | ||
| History of Material Culture (Indust. Rev. - mid-19th c.) | AH 346 | |
| History of Material Culture (20th c.) | AH 347 | |
| Introduction to Object Conservation | AH 381 | |
| Introduction to Curatorial Studies | AH 388 | |
| Exhibition Development Seminar I and II * | AH 405/EX 405 | |
| Material, Technique, and Conservation | AH/PT 343 | |
| Art and Human Development* | ED 5200 | |
| Critical Response to Art * | ED 5305 | |
| Baltimore Maritime Studio | ENV 337 | |
| Multi-Media Event | FB 438/439 | |
| MICA/JHU Design Coalition | GD 323 | |
| Signs, Exhibits, and Spaces | GD 370 | |
| Museums, Screens, and Kiosks | IDA 350 | |
| Interactive Exhibition Design | IDA 357 | |
| Contemporary Critical Studies | LIT 354 | |
| Independent Study (approval of Departmental Chair required) | _398 | |
| From MICA Continuing Studies | ||
| The Venice Biennale, Then and Now | CS | |
| Art in Berlin: 1989-Now (Summer 2012) | CS | |
| Outside MICA | ||
| Introduction to the Museum: Past and Present | JHU 201 | |
| Introduction to the Museum: Issues and Ideas | JHU 202 | |
| Conversation of Modern and Contemporary Art | JHU 343 | |
| Introduction to Museum Studies | Morgan State Univ. 420 | |
| Media and Community | Univ. Baltimore CMAT 453 | |
| Beginning Painting Conservation I | SACI ARTS(PC-1)400 | |
| Conservation Law, Business, and Management | SACI ARTH(PC)495 | |
| On-Site Conservation | SACI ARTS(OS)400 | |
| Diagnostic Techniques for Conservators | SACI ARTH(DTC1)495 | |
| Museology | SACI ARTH(M)495 | |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Credits for the Curatorial Studies Concentration | 18 | |
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