Introduction to Museum and Museology

ABOUT THE COURSE:This is a course on the subject of Museology, Provides a rich outline of the Museum, Museology, conservation and New Museology. The course will introduce you to Museology, a Discipline that teaches you about Museums and various aspects of heritage preservation. After the completion, students will be able to understand the various aspects of Museums, such as Museum collection, exhibition, documentation and management, which would help them to further study, interview, competitive exams, and work in museums in future. It will also enhance the understanding of India's rich legacy and the relevance of the preservation of heritage. It will help those who want to pursue careers in the field of Museums, cultural heritage, and tourismINTENDED AUDIENCE: Undergraduates/postgraduates from social science and arts, Museum enthusiastsPREREQUISITES: Anyone can joinINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Museums and cultural and heritage institutions

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Museology, meaning and concept, a brief Outline of heritage preservation, role of Museums in heritage preservation
Week 2:a brief history of Museum development : western context, Indian context
Week 3:classifications of Museums, some popular Museums: case studies
Week 4:function of Museum, collection, exhibition, documentation, Education, Museums and heritage and its curatorial functions : preservation, restoration and conservation
Week 5:Museum and heritage management, concept of heritage studies, tangible and Intangible heritage , Museums and tourism
Week 6:New types of Museums: New Museology, concept and relevance, eco Museum, community Museum, neighborhood museums
Week 7:Museum management, museum marketing, disaster management in museums
Week 8:Museum glossary : terms to use in Museum and museology, Museum related national and international organizations', ICOM, UNESCO, MAI, ASI