ART 197 - Gallery Design and Management

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): WR 122Z, at least 3 credits in a studio art class, and at least one of the three classes in the History of Art sequence (ART 204, ART 205, or ART 206)

Course Description: Explores the inner workings of a gallery from the perspectives of artist and gallery director. Training includes installation of exhibits, communication with artists, recordkeeping, shipping, and all phases of gallery clerical work and promotion. Discussion focuses on exhibition design and installation as well as contemporary and historical perspectives and critiques.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Experience the installation and preparation of artwork and operation of a gallery including receiving work, installing, lighting, and shipping of artwork. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Participate in preparation work for exhibits including promotion, artist contact, contracts and other paperwork, and assess needs for the exhibit.
CLO#3: Research historical and contemporary theories of galleries and museums and the role they play in the arts.