One of the strengths that the Yager museum has is that the musuem will let you look at an object in the collection one on one in a classroom that is located in the museum if you call ahead and ask them to take it out for you. I think that this is a really great resource for students to have in instances where they are either doing a research project or if they just want to look at a painting up close to see the brushstrokes that an artist made.
The Yager has a solid collection base, although a bit scattered, but it presents many opportunities to look at the objects in new ways. The rather large gallery spaces also present the option of holding a good amount of people, making programs and openings possible
The museum has collections which easily correspond to other academic departments and courses in the college.(Obvious examples of this include the Anthropology and Art departments). The Yager Museum is also in a fairly good, accessible location. The hallway outside museum is heavily travelled, and students are often stuck there while waiting for the elevator.
i think the overwhelming strength of the yager museum is it's willingness to educate. i've seen student curated exhibits, which i think is quite rare for an undergrad to have the chance to do, especially when museum studies is just at the minor level. i mean, the fact that we even offer museum studies and have an onsite museum to work out of is amazing!
I think a definite strength of the museum is it's willingness to help students. It offers internships, work study, volunteer opportunities, and lots of ways to get involved. This summer I did an internship with Fiona Dejardin doing research for future exhibits. This spring I am in the midst of an internship researching the Hartwick college nursing department during WWII (it kept the school open while enrollment was so low because the men were enlisting) for a future exhibit. all you have to do is ask for something to do and the museum can find something for you to do to give you experiences, like our guest speaker on Tuesday was speaking about "experiential learning". I think if this is advertised better somehow more students WOULD seek out these opportunities.
About MUST-304 Places of Learning: Museums and Education
Class Goals:
• Students will examine and determine the role of the museum educator in a museum.
• Students will be able to identify the educational role of the museum to its community and its patrons.
• Students will be able to define the various ways visitors can learn and the methods museum educators employ to aid in the learning process.
• Students will gain hands on experience developing museum education programs.
• Students will understand the challenges facing museum educators and examine the future role of education in museums.
• Students will demonstrate effective verbal and written communication through assignments and interaction with community partners.
Mission: In keeping with the vision of its founder and with the mission of the College, The Yager Museum of Art & Culture is now an educational institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and exhibition of art and artifacts. The Museum reflects the academic interests of the College and is committed to presenting them in appropriate campus settings in informative, scholarly and integrative ways. Through these and other means, the Museum plays a major role in educating the students, faculty and staff of the College and local and regional communities as well as a larger audience beyond.
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One of the strengths that the Yager museum has is that the musuem will let you look at an object in the collection one on one in a classroom that is located in the museum if you call ahead and ask them to take it out for you. I think that this is a really great resource for students to have in instances where they are either doing a research project or if they just want to look at a painting up close to see the brushstrokes that an artist made.
The Yager has a solid collection base, although a bit scattered, but it presents many opportunities to look at the objects in new ways. The rather large gallery spaces also present the option of holding a good amount of people, making programs and openings possible
The museum has collections which easily correspond to other academic departments and courses in the college.(Obvious examples of this include the Anthropology and Art departments). The Yager Museum is also in a fairly good, accessible location. The hallway outside museum is heavily travelled, and students are often stuck there while waiting for the elevator.
i think the overwhelming strength of the yager museum is it's willingness to educate. i've seen student curated exhibits, which i think is quite rare for an undergrad to have the chance to do, especially when museum studies is just at the minor level. i mean, the fact that we even offer museum studies and have an onsite museum to work out of is amazing!
Challenge: How to we project our strengths to the community in a fun, appealing, nonthreatening way?
I think a definite strength of the museum is it's willingness to help students. It offers internships, work study, volunteer opportunities, and lots of ways to get involved. This summer I did an internship with Fiona Dejardin doing research for future exhibits. This spring I am in the midst of an internship researching the Hartwick college nursing department during WWII (it kept the school open while enrollment was so low because the men were enlisting) for a future exhibit. all you have to do is ask for something to do and the museum can find something for you to do to give you experiences, like our guest speaker on Tuesday was speaking about "experiential learning". I think if this is advertised better somehow more students WOULD seek out these opportunities.
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