MSEM 643 - Collection Management and Computer Applications in Museums

Students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to develop, implement, and supervise collections management projects. Emphasizes data processing applications related to collections management, documentation, and other museum functions, including collections administration, loan requests, rights and reproductions, exhibition planning and design, publications, collections security, and project management. Topics include multimedia and digital imaging, graphics, and database development and processing standards. Instruction in computer languages, database development and use, and digital imaging. Word processing experience and access to a computer are expected. Database management experience is helpful. General level of computer experience expected. Formerly MS 651

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MSEM 600 Open to Museum Studies majors only. Computer literacy required.

Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs