DART 123 - Art, Science, and History Onstage: The Smithsonian

CR: 3
How do we translate and present material from the arts, natural sciences, and history to the general public? This three-week intensive “externship” experience explores this question within the setting of the Smithsonian Institute, the world’s largest museum. Students will study with Smithsonian curators, conservators, and administrators from a variety of its institutes to learn ways we can conserve, showcase, and interpret material for present and future generations. The course emphasizes the role of museums as pathways that educate the public about the intellectural heritage of the arts, natural sciences, and hsitory. Offered during the fall or spring three-week session. Students will be responsible for additional course costs, generally under $1500. V.1, V.6a