Museum and Gallery Studies
Learn the foundation of all museum and gallery work. Build a portfolio. Several opportunities for experiential learning including an internship.
General information
Intake information
Start date | Campus |
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Fall 2021 | Barrie |
Program description
Students acquire a comprehensive foundation in museum and gallery work. They develop capabilities in the main technical areas common to all museums and galleries: conservation and collections management, exhibition design, public programming, and administration. Students advance their existing knowledge through a blend of engaging academic instruction and experiential learning opportunities such as technical practice and an internship.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in a variety of positions within the museum and gallery industry, including:
- museum/gallery conservator assistant,
- museum registrar,
- collection technician,
- curatorial assistant,
- educator,
- animateur,
- museum extension officer,
- exhibition technician
Graduates may also find employment in museums and galleries in areas related to visitor services, marketing and publishing.
Admission information
Admission requirements
- Post-secondary diploma or degree, or equivalent work experience
Courses
Program-specific Courses
- MUSM 1000 - Understanding Museums and Galleries (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1001 - Curatorial Practices (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1002 - Collection Management (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1003 - Exhibition Design (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1004 - Museum and Gallery Management (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1006 - Preventative Conservation Techniques (Semester 1 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1005 - Technical Practices (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1007 - Educational Programming and Delivery (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1008 - Advanced Museum and Gallery Management (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1009 - Advanced Collection Management (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1010 - Research Methods for Museums and Galleries (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1011 - Advanced Exhibition Design (Semester 2 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1013 - Museum Studies Portfolio (Semester 3 / 42 hours)
- MUSM 1012 - Museum Studies Internship (Semester 3 / 560 hours)