Start a career in museum or gallery work
Museum and Gallery Studies Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Learn the foundation of all museum and gallery work. Network with museum and gallery professionals. Work with Georgian College’s The Campus Gallery and extensive art/ceramic collection. Engaged curriculum and experiential learning opportunities prepare students for their internship.
Program information
Program description
Students acquire a comprehensive foundation in museum and gallery work. They develop capabilities in the main technical areas common to all museums and galleries: conservation and collections management, exhibition design, public programming, and administration. Students advance their existing knowledge through a blend of engaging academic instruction and experiential learning opportunities such as technical practice and an internship.
Intake information
Start date | Campus |
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Fall 2024 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes an internship component. During your final semester, you’ll take part in a supervised, structured work opportunity and apply your academic knowledge in a setting directly related to your program.
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What are the admission requirements for the Museum and Gallery Studies program?
Museum and Gallery Studies admission requirements
- Post-secondary diploma or degree, or equivalent work experience
What career paths can I take in the museum and gallery industry?
Your Museum and Gallery Studies graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in a variety of positions within the museum and gallery industry, including:
- museum/gallery conservator assistant,
- museum registrar,
- collection technician,
- curatorial assistant,
- educator,
- animateur,
- museum extension officer,
- exhibition technician
Graduates may also find employment in museums and galleries in areas related to visitor services, marketing and publishing.
I have loved my experience in the Museum and Gallery Studies program! There is so much hands-on experience and practical knowledge, and you get to help run a Gallery with public programs and work with artists and professionals.—Yasmeen Kazak, graduate of Museum and Gallery Studies program
Why take Museum and Gallery Studies at Georgian College?
- Network with museum and gallery professionals.
- Work with Georgian College’s The Campus Gallery and extensive art/ceramic collection.
- Engaged curriculum and experiential learning opportunities.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Museum and Gallery Studies in a 3-semester certificate program. Semesters 1 and 2 are spent in class whereas semester 3 is spent developing a portfolio and gaining work experience through a summer internship.
Yes, Museum and Gallery Studies students can expect to receive hands-on experience setting up exhibits in our on-campus gallery and during their summer internship.
What courses are included in the Museum and Gallery Studies graduate certificate program?
Course overview
13 Program Courses
1 Internship
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Museum and Gallery Studies program outline.
- MUSM 1000 – Understanding Museums and Galleries
- MUSM 1001 – Curatorial Practices
- MUSM 1002 – Collection Management
- MUSM 1003 – Exhibition Design
- MUSM 1004 – Museum and Gallery Management
- MUSM 1006 – Preventative Conservation Techniques
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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