ARTH-381: Gallery Internship II

Course, prefix, number, & title: ARTH-381 Gallery Internship II

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 6 hours minimum per week

Credits: 2

Pre-requisites (if any): Open only to matriculated students who have completed 24 credits with at least 5 credits in art, and are recommended by the Department. Interested students should contact the Department during the semester prior to registration. They may register for one course per semester (ARTH-380 or ARTH381) and may take a maximum total of 4 credits in the Gallery Internship. Departmental permission required.

Course Description in college catalog:

The Gallery Internship provides an opportunity for the student to gain practical experience through a paid or unpaid apprenticeship in an art gallery or museum that offers this arrangement and meets the Department’s approval. It is expected the student will receive experience in several of the following areas: curatorial and registration procedures; installation of exhibitions; writing and production of a catalog; and publicity.

A written report on the total experience will be required, as well as an evaluation of the student by the museum or gallery supervisor. The instructor will hold periodic conferences with the student and will arrange assignments with the gallery or museum involved. The instructor will be responsible for the final evaluation of the student’s work.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.S. Art (Concentration: Art and Design)

A.S. Gallery and Museum Studies

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

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Program-specific outcomes

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Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:

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Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.

Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.