NHS2079

Exhibitions and Their Audiences

Why do people visit museums and how are our perceptions of culture and society shaped by exhibitions? By looking at a range of exhibition case studies (from the Renaissance to the present day), this course will examine the social, cultural and national role of museums, exhibitions, and heritage sites. You will learn to identify and critically analyse different curatorial approaches, and engage with and question the purpose and potential of the exhibition as a medium. Museum and gallery visits will be scheduled during the semester, giving you the opportunity to practically apply what you have learned through readings first hand.

Note: This course can be used to fulfill the GE: Cultures & Connections requirement

Student Reviews

Anonymous AY25/26 Sem 1

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.

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.

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

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