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Program of Graphic Design

GSF358

MUSEUM EXIBITION TECHNIQUE

Course Code
GSF358
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain historical knowledge about museums.
  2. Learn about the purposes and types of museums.
  3. Understand the differences between archaeology, ethnography, industry, natural history, and art museums in terms of function and exhibition methods.
  4. Acquire knowledge about museum responsibilities and exhibition methods, and develop original methods.
  5. Identify similarities and differences between art objects from different cultures.
  6. Generate ideas on museum-space-human interaction, museums and technology, and contemporary exhibition methods.
  7. Understand the role and importance of museums in education.
  8. Conduct research in a museum and provide a contextual interpretation of an artwork.
  9. Comprehend the role and significance of museums in cultural transmission.
  10. Develop skills in conceptualizing and presenting ideas.
  11. Gain a unique perspective and knowledge to create innovative designs through museums.
  12. Develop an efficient museum-visiting habit.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionWhat is a museum? The history, types, purposes, and necessity of museums; museums and cultures; museums and art; museums and education; museum responsibilities; exhibition responsibilities of museums; contemporary exhibition methods. Theoretical and visual information will be provided on topics such as "Contextual Interpretation of an Artwork," "Exhibiting an Artwork," "Museum Garden and Indoor Wayfinding Graphics," and "Surface Design Inspired by a Museum Exhibit or Detail." The course will also include museum promotion, exhibition methods, historical, aesthetic, and critical analysis of museum artifacts, and projects utilizing museum objects and remnants.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course description, objectives, syllabus overview, and information on museum-related projects. Preliminary survey.
2nd Week What is a museum? What are the types of museums? Information through slides, brochures, and catalogs.
3rd Week Types of museums (examples: Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Anıtkabir, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Ankara Ethnography Museum).
4th Week Museum functions, contemporary exhibition methods in museums (examples: Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum, Antalya Kaleiçi, Erzurum Painting and Sculpture Museum and Gallery, İzmir Painting and Sculpture Museum and Gallery, Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum). Midterm project briefing ("Contextual Interpretation of an Artwork").
5th Week Research, observation, and study visit to Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum and Ethnography Museum (subject to change). Examination of exhibited works, exhibition methods, museum wayfinding graphics, and museum architecture (collection of study sheets, drawings, visual and written materials).
6th Week Discussion on museum visit observations, exhibition methods, wayfinding graphics, and architectural features. Historical development of museology in Europe and Turkey.
7th Week Examples from Turkish and world museums (Metropolitan, Louvre, Greenfield Village, Belgium-Liege City Texture and Museums, Bursa and its museums).
8th Week Midterm Exam Week.
9th Week Presentation of midterm projects. The role and importance of museums in life.
10th Week Presentation of midterm projects. Museum-space-human interaction.
11th Week Presentation of midterm projects. Museums and technology.
12th Week Research, observation, and study visit to MTA Şehit Cuma Dağ Natural History Museum / Anıtkabir War of Independence and Atatürk Museum. Examination of exhibited works, exhibition methods, museum wayfinding graphics, and museum architecture (collection of study sheets, drawings, visual and written materials).
13th Week Discussion on museum visit observations. Presentation of midterm projects. Final project briefing ("Exhibiting an Artwork," "Museum Garden and Indoor Wayfinding Graphics," "Surface Design Inspired by a Museum Exhibit or Detail"?examples may include pillow, bag (40x40 cm), clothing, bedding, etc., either as a drawing or a physical product). Examples from Barbarism Museum Cyprus, Zilkale, Gilindire Cave.
14th Week Presentation of final projects. Final survey.
Recommended or Required Reading- Atagök, T. (1999). Yeniden müzeciliği düşünmek. İstanbul: Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Basım Yayın Merkezi.
- Bass, George F. (1998). Bodrum sualtı arkeoloji müzesindeki batıklar. Ankara: Dönmez Ofset.
- Buyurgan, Serap, (2004). ?Effective learning at the museum?, Journal of Cultural Research in Art Education. United States Society for Education through Art, Volume: 22, USA, 99-115.
- Buyurgan, Serap, (2007). ?Tarih dersi kapsamında programlı bir müze ziyareti? Uluslararası Öğretmen Yetiştirme Politikaları ve Sorunları Sempozyumu Bildirileri İçinde. Azerbaycan Devlet Pedagoji Üniversitesi ve Hacettepe Üniversitesi işbirliği ile, 12-14 Mayıs, Bakü: http://www.egitim.hacettepe.edu.tr/sempozyum_bildiri.pdf.
- Buyurgan, Serap, (Bahar 2009). ?Görme engelliler eğitimi anabilim dalı öğrencilerine yönelik programlı bir müze ziyareti? Milli Eğitim. Sayı: 182, 214-231.
- Buyurgan, S. ve H. Demirdelen (Yaz 2009). ?Total kör bir öğrencinin öğrenmesinde dokunma, işitsel bilgilendirme, hissetme ve müze? Türk Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi. Cilt 7, Sayı: 3, s. 563-580, Ankara: G.Ü. İletişim Fakültesi Basımevi.
- Buyurgan, S. (Summer 2009). ?The expectations of the visually impaired university students from museums?. Kuram ve Uygulamada Eğitim Bilimleri / Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice. 9(3), s. 1167-1204, İstanbul: Eğitim Danışmanlığı ve Araştırmaları İletişim Hizmetleri Tic. Ltd. Şti.
- Buyurgan, Serap ve Levent Mercin, (2010). Görsel sanatlar eğitiminde müze eğitimi ve uygulamaları (2. Baskı). Editör: Vedat Özsoy, Görsel Sanatlar Eğitimi Derneği Yayınları: 2, Ankara: Öncü Basımevi.
- Buyurgan, S., Bingöl, M. (2012). ?Müzede öğrenme ve çocuk müzeleri?. Çocuk müzeleri ve yaratıcı drama. Yayına Hazırlayan: Prof. Dr. İnci San. Ankara: Naturel Yayıncılık. s. 147-169.
- Buyurgan, S. (2017). ?Verimli bir müze ziyaretini nasıl gerçekleştirebiliriz?. Milli Eğitim. Sayı: 46, s. 317-343.
- Buyurgan, S. (Winter 2017). ?Yaşayan ve yaşatan müze? Yaratıcı Drama Dergisi ?Müze Özel Sayısı?, Cilt 12, Sayı 2, s. 127-136.
- Buyurgan, Serap (2019). Müzede eğitim. Öğrenme ortamı olarak müzeler. Editör: Prof. Dr. Serap Buyurgan. Ankara: PEGEM Yayıncılık.
- Buyurgan, Serap & Öztürk, Gizem Büke (2021). ?Bilecik Belediyesi Yaşayan Şehir Müzesi ve Yaşama Katkıları?. Güzel Sanatlar Enstitüsü Dergisi. Cilt 27, Sayı 46, s. 271-284. ISSN 1300-9206 E-ISSN 2687-4288
- Buyurgan, Serap & Öztürk, Gizem Büke (2021). ?Yeniden İşlevlendirilen Kültürel Mirasin Korunması Kapsamında Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Müzesi?. Ulakbilge Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 58 (2021 Mart), s. 424-435. DOI: 10.7816/ulakbilge-09-58-06
- Erbay, F. (2017). ?Müzelerin eğitim ve tasarım atölyelerinde informal eğitim?. Milli Eğitim. Sayı: 46, s. 239-253.
- Erbay, M. (2018). ?Yeni nesil teknolojiler ile müzelerde eğitim?. Milli Eğitim. Sayı: 46, s. 255-268.
- Ertürk, N. ve H. Uralman (2012). Müzelerin abc?si. İstanbul: Ege Yayınları.
- Falk, John H., Dierking, Lynn D. (2000). Learning from museums. AltaMira Press, USA.
- Falk, John H., Dierking, Lynn D. (2002). Lessons without limit. AltaMira Press, USA.
- Falk, John., Dierking, Lynn D. (2002). The museum experience. Whalesback Books, Washington D.C.
- Gartenhaus, Alan R.( 2000). Yaratıcı düşünme ve müzeler. Çev: Ruhiser Mergenci- Bekir Onur, Ankara: Ankara Üniversitesi Yayınevi.
- Hooper, Eilean-Greenhill, (1999). Müze ve galeri eğitimi. Çev: Meltem Örge Evren-Emine Gül Kapçı, Ankara: Ankara Üniversitesi Yayınevi.
- Müzelerin teşkilatlanması pratik öğütler. (1963). ICOM Türkiye Milli Komitesi Yayınları. Sayı: 2, Ankara.
- Onur, B. (2012). Çağdaş müze eğitim ve gelişim. Müze psikolojisine giriş. Ankara. İmge Kitabevi.
- Onur, B. (2014). Yeni müzebilim demokratik toplumu yaratmak. Ankara. İmge Kitabevi.
- San, İ. (1998). ?Müze eğitimi nasıl gelişti?. Milliyet Sanat Dergisi. Ankara.
- Sirel, H. K. (1992). Müze sergileme vitrinleri ve aydınlatılması. İstanbul: YTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 3 3
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 2 2
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 3 6
Field Research 1 3 3
Performance Practice 2 2 4
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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