Program Courses
To earn the Museum Studies Certificate, students must complete the three core courses. "The Exhibit" course is optional and intended for professionals at smaller institutions who need specific exhibit design know-how.
PDP courses are offered online, remotely, and
on-campus in accordance with University guidelines
.
Please refer to the Schedule Notes for course delivery information.
IMPORTANT: The registration process for all professional development courses requires you to (A) register for your course,
(B) complete an acknowledgment of Northwestern University's Student Expectations and COVID-19 Code of Conduct in CAESAR.
Current students with an active NetID must complete their student acknowledgment in CAESAR before registering for courses.
New students must complete their student acknowledgment in CAESAR within 48 hours of enrollment before official registration can be finalized.
Please contact
pdp@northwestern.edu
for assistance.
MUSEUM 373-0 : The Exhibit: From Concept to Opening and Beyond
Description
Museum exhibits create memorable experiences for their visitors, and museum staff must consider many factors to determine what an exhibit says to their viewers to ensure a successful museum exhibition.
Through case studies, guest lecturers, and Chicago area museum site visits, this course explores the components that make a successful museum exhibition, whether permanent or temporary, from concept, opening, and beyond.
The topics this course will survey are: concepts, interpretation, design, lighting, accessibility, loans, advertising, education, visitor satisfaction and sponsorship controversies. The course will also consider diversity and inclusion, such as how museums and their exhibits ensure multiple voices are heard, multiple stories are told, and that all people are represented and welcomed.
This two-day symposium can be taken as a supplement to the Museum Studies certificate program or as a stand-alone experience for museum professionals interested in furthering their knowledge of the exhibit process.
Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login. *Please note: It may take up to 24-hours for registered students to be added to the online course platform.
Additional Information:
This course returns in Summer 2022.
Tuition : $700
| Summer 2022 | ||||
| Start/End Dates | Day(s) | Time | Building | Section |
| 07/08/22 - 07/09/22 | FSa | 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Wieboldt Hall, 339 E Chicago Avenue | 46 |
| Instructor | Course Location | Status | CAESAR Course ID | |
| Goldthorpe, Caroline | Chicago Campus | Open | 42375 | |
| Schedule Notes : This course will be offered on-campus in accordance with University guidelines. All times listed CST. For more information, please contact profdev@northwestern.edu. Course Materials :Course materials are included in the cost of tuition and will be provided to students on the first day of class. Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login. *Please note: It may take up to 24-hours for registered students to be added to the online course platform. | ||||