Educational
Minimum requirement for a course in museology is Graduation or Post Graduation
in Science, History or Art History or Fine Arts and Archaeology. At least
Fifty five percent marks at graduate and postgraduate level are needed
for M.A and Ph.D courses. Knowledge of one classical or foreign language
such as Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Greek, Latin, German, French and Italian
is an advantage. Admission to Master’s degree program is based on
admission test followed by interview.
The Museology graduate program is designed to provide generalized training,
knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a professional career in museum
work. The program is directed toward the training of museum professionals
interested in curation and management of collections in anthropology,
art, botany, geology, history, and zoology as well as in interpretive
programs and museum administration. Coursework is divided between the
theoretical and practical aspects of museum operations. Course areas include
History of Museum, Collection Management, Documentation, Presentation
and Interpretation, Museum Architecture, History & Archaeology of
India, History of Art, Folk art & culture of India, Preservation of
Natural History specimens, Conservation of Cultural Properties etc. Classes
take the form of lecture courses, seminars, special lectures by guest
speakers, field trips, laboratory and collection management courses, practicum's
and internships.
Personal attributes
Museology could be fascinating for those interested in historical past.
The work requires patience and involves traveling to remote areas for
field work. This field also demands lot of dedication. Aspirants must
be able to recognize and appreciate arts. Museologist must be prepared
to work in different cities as there are only one or two museums in one
particular city.
