ITFFBK0050 Museum and gallery work

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Štěpánka Bieleszová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Štěpánka Bieleszová, Ph.D.
Institute of Creative Photography – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Supplier department: Institute of Creative Photography – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives

 The aim of the course is to introduce students to the functioning of museum and gallery institutions with a focus on photography and photographic collections. The course combines theoretical knowledge of modern collecting, institutional collection management, and curatorial activities with the practical skills necessary for working in a museum or gallery—from acquisition and record-keeping to collection care, presentation, and communication with the public.


Learning outcomes

  1. Understand the structure and function of museums and galleries, particularly in the field of photographic collections.

  2. Describe and analyze the processes of building, cataloguing, and managing photographic collections.

  3. Apply basic museum standards and methodologies in the care and handling of photographic works.

  4. Design and prepare a small curatorial project (exhibition or display), including accompanying texts and public activities.

  5. Distinguish between the role of a collection curator and an exhibition curator.

  6. Produce professional and promotional texts related to the presentation of photographic collections.

  7. Reflect on the relationship between public and private collecting and recognize ethical and market issues related to collecting photography.

  8. Collaborate effectively within a team on exhibition and collection projects.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Museum and Gallery Practice

  • Modern Collecting and Photography

  • Collection Building and Acquisition Policy

  • Documentation, Archiving, and Care of Photographic Collections

  • Collection Curator and Exhibition Curator

  • Design and Realization of an Exhibition Project

  • Presentation, Communication, and Education

  • Curatorial Personalities and Landmark Projects

  • The Art Market and Photography

  • Final Summary and Discussion

    • Literature
    • Kosiewski, Piotr (ed.): Muzea sztuki. Antologia. Narodowy Instytut Muzealnictwa i Ochrony Zbiorów (NIMOZ), Warszawa 2014. ISBN 978-83-63260-23-0
    Teaching methods

    Combination of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises.

    Analysis of case studies from museum and gallery practice.

    Discussion of selected curatorial projects and photographic collections.

    Assessment methods
    Written exam
    Language of instruction
    Czech
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    Information on course enrolment limitations: Vzhledem ke specifičnosti studia se nedoporučuje tento předmět studovat jiným studentům, než studentům SP realizovaných na ITF.
    Teacher's information
    75% attendance in lectures, active participation
    The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2024, Winter 2024, Summer 2025, Summer 2026.
    • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
    • Permalink: https://is.slu.cz/course/fpf/winter2025/ITFFBK0050