Museología: los principios básicos tras el quehacer expositivo from edX

En este curso aprenderás a comprender diferentes contextualizaciones históricas y conceptuales en torno a los conceptos de museo, museología, curaduría y museografía, con el fin de desarrollar herramientas básicas para acercarse al mundo de la creación institucional de los museos y la elaboración de proyectos expositivos.

Con este propósito, en un primer momento, trabajaremos la definición de lo museológico, orientado a la compresión de la función social de los museos, según sus tipologías y su operatividad institucional; luego, en un segundo momento, estudiaremos el concepto de curaduría y las diferentes prácticas curatoriales; finalmente, en el tercer momento, estudiaremos el concepto de museografía y la naturaleza de la labor museográfica en la producción de un proyecto expositivo.

De esta manera, abordaremos el sentido del ser y el quehacer de un museo desde una perspectiva histórica, que dé cuenta de los diversos tipos de agenciamiento institucional que dan origen a un proyecto expositivo.

Este curso hace parte del Programa de Certificación Profesional Museología: exposiciones, públicos y comunicación digital que la Universidad del Rosario en convenio con el Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá (MAMBO), el cual se ha creado como respuesta a la necesidad de las personas interesadas en acercarse al quehacer museal y deseen emprender su vida laboral en el mundo de los museos.

What you'll learn

Identificar y entender las características que definen a diferentes tipos de museos.
Favorecer un aprendizaje sobre la historia y el trabajo museológico.
Estudiar metodologías que posibiliten el análisis y el cuestionamiento de procesos, técnicas y estrategias empleados por museólogos, curadores y museógrafos para la creación y ejecución de museos, así como para la realización de exposiciones.
Fomentar un espíritu crítico que permita resolver preguntas sobre la manera en que se conceptualiza y produce una exposición.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Identificar y entender las características que definen a diferentes tipos de museos.
Favorecer un aprendizaje sobre la historia y el trabajo museológico.

Estudiar metodologías que posibiliten el análisis y el cuestionamiento de procesos, técnicas y estrategias empleados por museólogos, curadores y museógrafos para la creación y ejecución de museos, así como para la realización de exposiciones.
Fomentar un espíritu crítico que permita resolver preguntas sobre la manera en que se conceptualiza y produce una exposición.

Identificar y entender las características que definen a diferentes tipos de museos.
Favorecer un aprendizaje sobre la historia y el trabajo museológico.
Estudiar metodologías que posibiliten el análisis y el cuestionamiento de procesos, técnicas y estrategias empleados por museólogos, curadores y museógrafos para la creación y ejecución de museos, así como para la realización de exposiciones.
Fomentar un espíritu crítico que permita resolver preguntas sobre la manera en que se conceptualiza y produce una exposición.

Syllabus

Introducción al mundo de los museos

● ¿Qué es un museo?

● Historia de los museos

● Museos colombianos

● Museología, curaduría y museografía

Abordemos el quehacer curatorial

● ¿Qué es la curaduría?

● Curador como investigador

● Curaduría

● Desarrollo exposiciones

Historia del arte moderno y contemporáneo desde las exposiciones

● Historia de las exposiciones

● Exposiciones de arte moderno

● Exposiciones de arte contemporáneo

Abordemos el quehacer museográfico

● Museografía

● Herramientas

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Especializado en museos

Career center

Learners who complete Museología: los principios básicos tras el quehacer expositivo will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Curator

A Curator is responsible for the care and display of a museum's collection. They research and select objects for exhibitions, write labels and other educational materials, and give lectures and tours. This course provides a strong foundation for those who wish to become Curators by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the history of art and the development of exhibitions, which is essential knowledge for Curators.

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Art dealer

An Art Dealer buys and sells art. They may work for a gallery, auction house, or other business. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Art Dealers by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the art market, which is essential knowledge for Art Dealers.

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Museum Director

A Museum Director oversees the day-to-day operations of a museum. They are responsible for planning and implementing exhibitions, managing staff, and fundraising. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Directors by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals.

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Art Critic

An Art Critic writes reviews and essays about art. They may work for a newspaper, magazine, or other publication. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Art Critics by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the history of art, which is essential knowledge for Art Critics.

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Museum Educator

A Museum Educator develops and delivers educational programs for museum visitors. They work with teachers and students to create lesson plans and activities, and they give tours and lectures. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Educators by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the development of educational programs, which is essential knowledge for Museum Educators.

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Museum Conservator

A Museum Conservator is responsible for the preservation and restoration of a museum's collection. They examine objects for damage, and they develop and implement conservation treatments. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Conservators by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the conservation of museum collections, which is essential knowledge for Museum Conservators.

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Exhibition Designer

An Exhibition Designer creates and installs exhibitions for museums and other institutions. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Exhibition Designers by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the design and installation of exhibitions, which is essential knowledge for Exhibition Designers.

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Gallery Director

A Gallery Director oversees the day-to-day operations of an art gallery. They are responsible for planning and implementing exhibitions, managing staff, and fundraising. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Gallery Directors by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals.

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Museum Registrar

A Museum Registrar is responsible for the documentation and care of a museum's collection. They track the movement of objects in and out of the museum, and they maintain records of all acquisitions, loans, and deaccessions. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Registrars by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the documentation and care of museum collections, which is essential knowledge for Museum Registrars.

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Museum Administrator

A Museum Administrator oversees the business operations of a museum. They are responsible for budgeting, human resources, and marketing. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Administrators by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the business operations of museums, which is essential knowledge for Museum Administrators.

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Museum Archivist

A Museum Archivist is responsible for the management of a museum's archives. They acquire, catalog, and preserve documents, photographs, and other materials. They also provide reference services to museum staff and visitors. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Archivists by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the management of museum archives, which is essential knowledge for Museum Archivists.

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Museum Librarian

A Museum Librarian is responsible for the management of a museum's library and archives. They acquire, catalog, and preserve books, manuscripts, and other materials. They also provide reference services to museum staff and visitors. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Librarians by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the management of museum libraries and archives, which is essential knowledge for Museum Librarians.

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Art historian

An Art Historian researches and writes about the history of art. They may work in a museum, university, or other institution. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Art Historians by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers the history of art, which is essential knowledge for Art Historians.

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Museum Development Officer

A Museum Development Officer is responsible for fundraising for a museum. They work with individuals, foundations, and corporations to secure donations. This course provides a solid foundation for those who wish to become Museum Development Officers by providing an overview of the history and functions of museums, as well as the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals. Additionally, the course covers fundraising, which is essential knowledge for Museum Development Officers.

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