Fundamentals of Museology introduces the principles, history, and practices of museum studies. It covers museum functions, collection management, conservation, exhibition design, education, and visitor engagement. The course explores ethical considerations, digitization, and contemporary challenges in museology. Ideal for students and professionals interested in museum work, heritage preservation, and cultural institutions

COURSE GLIMPSE:

• Understand the fundamentals of museums and museology.

• Learn best practices for acquiring, cataloguing, conserving, and displaying museum collections.

• Explore the role of technology in enhancing museum experiences, including digital archives, virtual tours, augmented reality applications, and interactive exhibits.

• Gain insights into the day-to-day functioning of museums.

• Stay updated on emerging trends, innovations, and challenges facing by museums globally.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the fundamentals of museums and museology.

• Learn best practices for acquiring, cataloguing, conserving, and displaying museum collections.

• Explore the role of technology in enhancing museum experiences, including digital archives, virtual tours, augmented reality applications, and interactive exhibits.

• Gain insights into the day-to-day functioning of museums.

• Stay updated on emerging trends, innovations, and challenges facing by museums globally.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students Pursuing / Completed Graduate / Post Graduate / MPhil / PhD / Academicians in the subject Archives or History or any other relevant subject similar to History, Archives, etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Duration of the Course

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Total Assignments

Main Examination

Lecture Timings

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02 Month

08 Modules

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On Sunday & Saturday 19:30 – 21:00 IST

ASSESSMENT SCHEME:

• The program includes three assignments, each worth a maximum of 30 marks.

• The main open-book examination is worth a maximum of 70 marks.

NUMBER OF SEATS:

50#

(# First cum first serve basis & the online registration form will be disabled after the first 50 slots are filled)