Program Courses
To earn the Museum Studies Certificate, students must complete the three core courses. "The Exhibit" course is optional and intended for professionals at smaller institutions who need specific exhibit design know-how.
PDP courses are offered online, remotely, and on-campus.
Please refer to the Schedule Notes for course delivery information.
IMPORTANT: The registration process for all professional development courses requires you to (A) register for your course,
(B) complete an acknowledgment of Northwestern University's Student Expectations and COVID-19 Code of Conduct in CAESAR, AND (C)
update your emergency contact information
.
Current students with an active NetID must complete their student acknowledgment in CAESAR before registering for courses.
New students must complete their student acknowledgment in CAESAR within 48 hours of enrollment before official registration can be finalized.
Please contact
pdp@northwestern.edu
for assistance.
MUSEUM 373-0 : The Journey of a Museum Exhibition: From Vision to Reality
Description
The Journey of a Museum Exhibition: From Vision to Reality is a supplement to the Museum Studies certificate program or can be a stand-alone experience for museum professionals and those who are interested in furthering their knowledge of the exhibit process.
This two-day symposium presents a comprehensive overview of the critical components that make a museum exhibit successful.
Chicago museum site-visits, guest speakers, case-studies, and group activities will give ample opportunities to model best practices and help attendees better understand the remarkable opportunities and possible challenges facing museum professionals as they create an exhibition.
Topics include brainstorming, interpretation, design, fabrication, lighting, accessibility, loans, advertising, education, visitor satisfaction sponsorship, archiving, and above all how to ensure that multiple voices are heard, represented, and welcomed.
Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login. *Please note: It may take up to 24-hours for registered students to be added to the online course platform.
Additional Information:
Students should expect out of pocket expenses related to meals and transportation to/from museum site visits and musuem entrance fees.
There is an optional social gathering after the close of the Day 1.
Tuition : $799
| Summer 2024 | ||||
| Start/End Dates | Day(s) | Time | Building | Section |
| 06/14/24 - 06/15/24 | FSa | 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Wieboldt Hall 507 | 46 |
| Instructor | Course Location | Status | CAESAR Course ID | |
| Ludden, Jack Russick, David | Chicago Campus | Open | 42727 | |
| Schedule Notes : This course will be offered on-campus in accordance with University guidelines. All times listed CST. There is an optional social gathering after the close of the Day 1. For more information, please contact profdev@northwestern.edu. Course Materials :Course materials are included in the cost of tuition and will be provided to students on the first day of class. Students should expect out of pocket expenses related to meals and transportation to/from museum site visits and musuem entrance fees. Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login. *Please note: It may take up to 24-hours for registered students to be added to the online course platform. | ||||