Chabot College
Fall 2007
Course Outline for Art HIstory 50
ART GALLERY I: APPRENTICESHIP
Catalog Description:
50 - Art Gallery I: Apprenticeship
(May be repeated 3 times.)
1 unit
Learn and apply practical gallery skills while working weekly shifts in a busy art gallery
environment. Meet exhibiting artists, seek community sponsors, and coordinate with campus
groups to link exhibits to programs of relevant academic, cultural or social content. 3 hours
laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
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exercise expected behavioral protocol in an art gallery setting;
maintain two art exhibitions for public viewing;
provide gallery security;
promote exhibitions and special events related to exhibitions;
plan special events related to gallery exhibitions;
work regular gallery shifts;
coordinate with instructors and campus groups to involve them in gallery exhibitions.
Course Content:
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Behavioral protocols in an art gallery setting
Exhibition maintenance
Gallery security
Gallery promotion
Special event planning
Weekly staffing
Coordination of exhibition content with larger community
Methods of Presentation:
1. Discussion
2. Demonstration
3. Guest speakers
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Level two-dimensional artwork
b. Serve as gallery security during college hour opening
c. Brainstorm plans for a special event
d. Staff a special event
Chabot College
Course Outline for Art History 50, Page 2
Fall 2007
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress (continued):
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Record attendance and participation
b. Assess effort put into assigned tasks
c. Lab work
d. Final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
The Birth of the Museum: History, Theory, Politics. Tony Bennett. Routledge, 2003.
The Manual of Museum Exhibitions. Barry Lord and Gail Dexter Lord. Altamira Press, 2001.
Museums: A Place to Work/Planning Museums Careers. Jane R. Glaser with Artemis A.
Zenetou. New York, Routledge, 1996.
Special Student Materials:
None
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