Bachelor of Arts in Archeology and Museology (BA Archeology and Museology)

Eligibility:

10+2 from recognized board of secondary education or equivalent with art /graphics portfolio.

Course Description:

Rai University, Ahmedabad is offering Bachelor of Arts in Archeology and Museology (BA Archeology and Museology). In this section, learn about the Bachelor of Arts in Archeology and Museology (BA Archeology and Museology) course at Rai University, Ahmedabad

Course Information :

The Museology Program is designed to provide the generalized training, knowledge, and skills necessary to pursue a professional career in museum work. The program is directed toward the training of a broad range of students interested in curation and management of collections in the broad range of specialisations. Courses include required core museology subjects as well as a range of classes, offering students the chance to specialize in areas of their interests. Course work is divided between the theoretical and practical aspects of museum operations. Classes take the form of lecture courses, seminars, special lectures by guest speakers, field trips, laboratory and collection management courses, practicals and internships.

Year 1 :
Introduction to Museology
History of Collection Management
Introduction to Documentation in Museums
Introduction to the History of Art
Introduction to the Conservation Science
Introduction to the Museum Professionalism
History of Collection Mgmt
Documentation in Museums
History of Indian Art
Conservation of Art
Museum Ethics
Museum Organisations (Int'l and National)

Year 2 :
Museum philosophy,
Museum Administration
Museum Organization and Structure
Museum Income Generation
Museum Marketing
Museum Ethics
Museum Collection Management,
Museum Conservation
Museum Exhibition
Museum Architecture
Museum Risk Mgmt
Museum Insurance

Year 3 :
Museum Security,
Museum Education
Understanding Documentation of Contemporary Art
Museum Graphic Design
Museum Interactivity
Museum Ergonomics
Museum Research Seminar 1
Museum Research Seminar 2
Museum Research Seminar 3
Museum Research Seminar 4
Museum Research Dissertation

Coursework & Assessment :

The course is assessed using variety of novel methods, including assignments, portfolio submissions and case study
analysis. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, presentation
seminars, year-end exams and written assignments in each subject are graded through-out the year. The formal written
and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester.

Careers :

Student will be able to pursuing careers as Professional Museum Curators, Gallery Curators, Museum designers, Visual Researchers, Collection Managers.