Museum and Gallery Studies Learn from experienced instructors who are active in the field. Gain practical experience during your internship.

General information

Program code
MUSM
Duration
3 Semesters (1 Year)
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Academic area
Design and Visual Arts, Graduate Certificate Studies
Campuses
Barrie

Intake information

Start date Campus
Fall 2018 Barrie

Program description

This program provides students with a broad-based foundation in museum and gallery work, including the main technical areas common to all museums and galleries: conservation and collections management, exhibition design, public programming, and administration. This one year (three semester) graduate certificate program will give students a cross section of museum and gallery studies, combining academics, technical practice, and an internship.

Admission information

Admission requirements

-Post-secondary diploma or degree, or equivalent work experience

Admission details

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree, or
  • equivalent work experience

Pathways

View the Museum and Gallery Studies articulations on the Credit Transfer Centre page.

Courses

Mandatory Courses

  • MUSM1000 Understanding Museums and Galleries
  • MUSM1001 Curatorial Practices
  • MUSM1002 Collection Management
  • MUSM1003 Exhibition Design
  • MUSM1004 Museum and Gallery Management
  • MUSM1005 Technical Practices
  • MUSM1006 Preventative Conservation Techniques
  • MUSM1007 Educational Programming and Delivery
  • MUSM1008 Advanced Museum and Gallery Management
  • MUSM1009 Advanced Collection Management
  • MUSM1010 Research Methods for Museums and Galleries
  • MUSM1011 Advanced Exhibition Design
  • MUSM1013 Museum Studies Portfolio

Internship

  • MUSM1012 Museum Studies Internship