Museum Studies and Art Gallery
Certificate Museum and Art Gallery: Exhibition, Design, and Operation · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Arts Division
Fine Arts Department
This certificate is designed to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge, and skills to apply for entry-level occupations related to museum studies and art gallery. Students will acquire the knowledge of diverse artistic media and develop a career-oriented artistic perspective. The coursework will introduce students to current industry practices and standards. The certificate requires a total of 20-21 units and courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Students who successfully complete the program will be able to:
- Identify various roles in the museum and gallery systems.
- Apply and analyze historic and contemporary art theory within museum and gallery systems.
- Apply design concepts, installation and lighting techniques, and fabrication skills towards a cohesive exhibition design.
- Operate equipment and tools, common to the field, safely toward fabrication related to exhibition installation, packing, and presentation.
- Communicate effectively and timely within the network of museum and gallery systems to publicize artists, exhibitions, and programs.
- Analyze, critique, and evaluate exhibition design, concepts, planning and installation, and execution of contemporary exhibitions.
With this certificate, students will have gained the skillset necessary to pursue entry-level employment for a career path within the following job descriptions: Assistant art handler, Gallery greeter, Entry-level administration, Exhibition reviewer for accessible sites, and Assistant to a graphic designer.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC 100 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTG 20 | Art and Culture - Galleries, Museums, and Their Communities | 3 |
| ARTG 21 | Art Galleries and Museums - Professional Practices | 3 |
| Variable unit course. A minimum of two units required. | 2-3 | |
| ARTG 22A | Exhibition Design and Art Gallery Operation Work Experience | |
| ARTG 23 | Writing for Arts Careers | 1.5 |
| ARTG 24 | Shop Practices for Art Careers and Exhibitions | 1.5 |
| Required Electives | 6 | |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | |
| orARTH C1200H | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary - Honors | |
| ARTH 6 | History of Modern Art | |
| orARTH 6H | History of Modern Art - Honors | |
| ARTH 7 | Global Contemporary Visual Culture | |
| ARTH 9 | History of Asian Art and Architecture | |
| ARTH 11 | History of African, Oceanic, and Native American Art | |
| orARTH 11H | History of African, Oceanic, and Native American Art - Honors | |
| ARTH 13 | World Art and Visual Culture | |
| Total Units | 20-21 | |
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Analyze artwork, design, installation, fabrication, and concept, within the context of historic and contemporary theory.
- Apply design concepts, installation techniques, fabrication skills, and exhibition concept toward the production of a purposeful exhibition.
- Demonstrate networking and communication knowledge related to approaching and interacting with museum and art gallery professionals in relation to contemporary practice.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.