Fundamentals of Museology: Exhibition Design and Practice
This course is part of Museología: exposiciones, públicos y comunicación digital.
Dive into the fascinating world of museum work with this comprehensive introduction to museology fundamentals. Over four weeks, you'll develop a thorough understanding of the historical and conceptual contexts surrounding museums, museology, curatorship, and museography. The course begins by exploring the social function of museums, their various typologies, and institutional operations to establish a solid foundation in museological principles. You'll then progress to studying curatorial concepts and practices, gaining insight into how exhibitions are conceptualized and developed. The final portion focuses on museography and the practical aspects of producing exhibition projects. Through videos, expert interviews, and interactive materials, you'll acquire the essential tools for approaching institutional museum creation and exhibition development. This course is ideal for those interested in museum careers and is part of a Professional Certification Program created in partnership with the Museum of Modern Art of Bogotá (MAMBO) to prepare students for work in the museum sector.
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What you'll learn
Identify and understand the characteristics that define different types of museums
Promote learning about history and museum work
Study methodologies for analyzing processes, techniques, and strategies used by museologists, curators, and museographers
Develop a critical approach to understanding how exhibitions are conceptualized and produced
Explore the history of museums and their evolution over time
Understand the role of curatorship and the curator as researcher
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of museology, curatorship, and museography, offering students the essential tools needed for museum work and exhibition project development. The curriculum begins by examining the definition and social function of museums, exploring their historical evolution and various typologies. Students will learn about museology as a discipline that studies the theoretical and philosophical aspects of museums, while also gaining insights into institutional operations. The course progresses to cover curatorial practices, exploring the curator's role as a researcher and exhibition developer. Students will examine the history of exhibitions, particularly focusing on modern and contemporary art presentations. The final portion of the course addresses museography—the practical application of museum theory—providing concrete tools and methodologies for exhibition production. Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking skills to analyze and question the processes, techniques, and strategies used by museum professionals. The integration of videos, expert interviews, and infographics enriches the learning experience, providing practical context to theoretical concepts.
Introduction to the world of museums
Module 1
Let's address the curatorial task
Module 2
History of modern and contemporary art from the exhibitions
Module 3
Let's tackle the museum work
Module 4
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Museología: exposiciones, públicos y comunicación digital
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Scholar and Advocate for Contemporary Art and Museology
Dr. Lorena García Cely, a professor at Universidad del Rosario, holds a Ph.D. in Aesthetics, Sciences, and Technologies of the Arts from the University of Paris 8, complemented by two master’s degrees in Philosophy and Contemporary Cultural Criticism and Contemporary Art and New Media. Her professional journey spans academic, cultural, and artistic institutions, including the Museo Pompidou, Fundación Cartier, Museo la Tertulia, Museo del Meta, and Museo de Memoria Histórica in Colombia.
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