Explore
the exciting field of museum studies by enrolling in courses this
spring at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Museum studies is designed for anyone interested in a museum career
or for those planning to volunteer as a museum guide.
Introduction to Museum Studies (ART 120) offers insight into the history
of collections, the architecture of museums, and the role of the curator
in collection management and exhibition planning. Sixteen-week course
meets 9 - 10:15 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting Jan. 16. The
Koehnline Museum of Art serves as a lab for this course.
Museum
Studies: Field Experience (ART 240) allows students to enrich their
study by working in a museum environment. Course time and day will
be announced by the instructor.
For
more information, contact Nathan Harpaz at 847-635-2633, or nharpaz@oakton.edu.