Exhibitions and Their Audiences

Taught by: Dr Samar Faruqi

Reviews

AY 25/26, Sem 1

Content (Structure/Organization): 

The class is accessible to students from any background, and the concepts are not overly complex or theoretical. The field trips and opportunity to interact with a museum curator are valuable experiences. 

Manageability of Workload: 

The commonplace book had a high workload as we had to write about each reading. This is a new assignment introduced for this semester's iteration of the course.

Ease/Difficulty of Attaining Grades:

Standard like other NUS College classes. I have not received my final grade. 

Learning Value/Recommendation: 

This course was taken out of my own interest rather than 'practical' or 'usefulness' reasons. Students considering a career in curation, public history, and working in museums would find this course useful. 

About the Instructor:

In-classroom lessons often begin with a mini-lecture, with appropriate junctures for class discussion. The professor is approachable and also sets aside consultation sessions for the final paper. 

Additional Comments/Word of Advice:

This is a helpful course to take to be able to appreciate exhibitions and curations better, especially when travelling extensively during SEP