Q&A about Curator Training Course

A. A museum is a facility that collects, stores, and displays materials (actual objects, specimens, copies, models, documents, diagrams, photographs, films, records, etc.) and displays them. Museums, literature museums, science museums, etc. are also included in the museum. When displaying materials, it is necessary to devise ways to not only arrange them but also provide accurate information and enhance the understanding of visitors. Since research and research on materials is essential for this purpose, museums also have the aspect of being a research institution. On the other hand, there is great joy and enjoyment in looking at the collected materials that are attractive to visitors, and it can be said to be a cultural recreational facility.

A. Curators are professional staff members who are placed in each museum under the Museum Act. Curators are responsible for collecting, storing, displaying, organizing, researching, and disseminating materials. In recent years, curatorial work has tended to be diverse, including public relations activities, planning and management of educational dissemination projects, and training volunteers, in addition to work directly related to museum materials.

A. In Curator Training Course, students will take "Museum Practice (4 subjects from 1~4 in total)" in the 2 years of the 3rd and 4th years. In these courses, students will learn the knowledge and basic skills necessary to understand the actual state of museum management and the practical work of curators. Musashi University offers field trips to museums and art galleries to listen to curators, as well as practical training to learn how to handle and display materials, and how to photograph as part of recording and preservation. In addition, through various group work conducted during classes every week, students can acquire communication skills and skills in creating documents and records.

A. Faculty of Economics Faculty of Sociology students can also take Curator Training Course. Museums are diverse institutions that include art galleries and literary museums. Through learning that takes advantage of the characteristics of the faculty, we hope that students will pursue their own unique image of a curator.

A. The maximum number of students per year is 20, but the number of applicants varies from year to year. In recent years, the number of students per year has tended to be around 10 to 16.

A. Selection is usually conducted around September ~ October of the second year, based on documents and interviews. By passing the selection and registering for Curator Training Course, you can take the Curator Training Course compulsory course "Museum Practice (4 subjects from 1~4 in total)" in the 3rd and 4th years. Selection is not an exam for the purpose of failing. Think of it as a place to check your attitude and motivation to approach practical training.

A. The course registration fee is 35,000 yen for two years. In addition, you will be responsible for the cost of measles antibody testing and vaccination required at the time of course registration, as well as transportation, food, and accommodation expenses for field trips, study trips, and training camps.

A. If you have completed Curator Training Course and earned credits, you do not need to take an exam to qualify. Curator Training Course Qualify as a curator by completing all credits in compulsory and specialized subjects and graduating from university with a bachelor's degree.

A. To work in a museum or art gallery as a curator, you will need to be a curator. In addition, the knowledge gained through the training can be actively used by art transportation companies, exhibition management companies, art publishers such as exhibition catalogues, and museum-related companies, as well as other general companies.

A. In addition to museum curators nationwide (full-time, commissioned, fixed-term, etc.), we have a track record of employment in general positions using curatorial qualifications.

A. Curator Training Course You will be required to take compulsory courses, prepare for weekly classes, participate in various practical training, and actively visit museums on a daily basis. By proceeding in a planned manner, it is possible to balance part-time work. Teacher Training Course andInterdisciplinary SeminarThere are also course students who try to balance it. However, in the third year, practical training may also be held on Saturdays, and it is expected to be quite busy, so it is necessary to make a detailed study plan from the first and second years.

A. It is desirable to systematically take Curator Training Course compulsory courses and Curator Training Course specialized courses from the first year, and to actively visit various museums and art galleries on a daily basis.

A. It is desirable to have knowledge, but first of all, it is important to be motivated to learn through taking courses in the desired Curator Training Course specialized field or Curator Training Course compulsory courses. It is also important to actively visit museums and art galleries to deepen their knowledge independently.

A. There are a total of 12 compulsory courses, and you must have earned or are currently taking at least 4 of them by the second year Curator Training Course To apply for the registration screening. In addition to the required courses, students are also required to take at least 8 credits in 4 lecture courses in the Curator Training Course specialized field of their choice, and at least 4 credits in 2 seminars and seminars in the same field.

A. At the beginning of the new school year, the "Curator Training Course Guidance" for 1st and 2nd graders will be held online and you can receive detailed explanations. If you are considering taking Curator Training Course, please be sure to participate (watch). In addition, the Curator Training Course counter in the Academic Affairs Division office on the first floor of Building No. 8 provides information about Curator Training Course on a daily basis. Please feel free to contact us.

A. First, it is important to fully understand the role and mission of museums and curators. The museum is built on the connections of many people. It is important to be aware of what kind of duties and duties there are as curators in that connection. Also, every experience has something to learn from and can be useful in the future. Please try not to carry over what you don't understand or have questions, but try to share what you have learned with the people around you, and be aware of communicating with those around you when you approach each practice. By doing so, you can also cultivate the basic skills to play an active role in society at the same time.