The minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies introduces students to museum and curatorial practices, the concerns underlying them, their historical and theoretical frameworks, and their applications beyond the preservation and display of objects. The curriculum explores works in a wide range of media and their installation both within and outside of museum walls. Students in the minor develop practical and academic skills in visual studies, curation, and cultural policy.
The minor requires six courses with a minimum of 18 credits. Two introductory courses introduce students to the field, two advanced courses explore topics in visual culture and history, and two advanced courses look specifically at museums and curatorial practices.
At least one of the introductory courses is offered every semester. Advanced courses come from a list of electives that vary.
Students interested in a minor can simulate a worksheet that accounts for courses already completed and in progress using the "What If " feature in Degree Works.
Course availability may vary from semester to semester. Some courses may be in development and offered at a later time. Students seeking to pursue alternative coursework to fulfill the minor should consult with their advisors.
| Subject Area | Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Courses | NARH 2200 The Arts and Social Engagement: An Introduction NARH 2102 Introduction to Museum Studies NARH 3424 Take Care: Introduction to Curatorial Studies and Practice LVIS 2010 Exhibitions as History | 6-8 |
| Advanced Courses in Visual Culture and History | LVIS 3010 Contemporary Latin American Art | 8 |
| Advanced Courses in Museum and Curatorial Practices | LINA 2027 Art and Its Institutions LVIS 3047 20th-Century Russian and Soviet Art Across Borders: A Transnational Perspective NANT 3633 Whose Heritage? Contested Cultural Sites NARH 3857 Artists as Entrepreneurs LVIS 3250 Practicing Curating PLFS 3040 Fashion and Curation: Curatorial Practice in Contemporary Fashion PGHT 5005 Curating in the Public Domain | 6-8 |
A student who has completed this minor should be able to demonstrate:
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses taken for the minor.
For questions regarding this minor's curriculum, including requests for course substitutions, please contact Professor Soyoung Yoon (Lang) at soyoung.yoon@newschool.edu, Professor
Mev Luna (Parsons) at lunam1@newschool.edu, or Professor Julia Foulkes (Adult Bachelor's Program) at foulkesj@newschool.edu.
General guidelines for declaring a minor are available here. Current students can declare or change a minor by logging in to my.newschool.edu, clicking on the Academics tab, and then clicking on the link to Major/Minor Declarations.
Contact your Student Success advisor to discuss how a minor will fit with your degree requirements.
Declare or change a minor on my.newschool.edu in the Academics tab.
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