87050001 Theory of Cultural Display

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Hiroshima University Museum

Lecture Code 87050001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 博物館展示論

Subject Name
（Katakana）ハクブツカンテンジロン

Subject Name in
English Theory of Cultural Display

Instructor FURUTANI YOSHIYUKI,SHIMIZU NORIO

Instructor
(Katakana) フルタニ　ヨシユキ,シミズ　ノリオ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds5-8：EDU L204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

This lesson is mainly lecture. We will explain by using the blackboard frequently. We proceed classe while using distribution materials and slides as appropriate.
Online:Microsoft Teams

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 10 : Museology

Eligible Students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This is a detailed exposition on museology. You will learn about the types and methods of exhibition, which are the face of the museum. The purpose of this course is as follows.
1) To master the knowledge, skills, theory and methods concerning exhibitions.
2) To cultivate the basic capacity to perform museum exhibition functions.  /
I explain the history and current situation of museum exhibitions by using photographs and other media. At the same time, I will explain exhibition theory, and we will consider the current situations facing museums, and solutions, by pointing out different museums which are faced with problems. In addition, I will explain the history of exhibition, exhibition media, educational activities by exhibition, various forms of exhibition, etc.

Class Schedule lesson1 　Introduction
lesson2　 The role of "exhibition" in the Museum Act
lesson3 　The history and current status of exhibitions(1) (the West)
lesson4　 The history and current status of exhibitions(2) (Japan)
lesson5 　History of exhibition theory
lesson6　 Various forms of exhibition
lesson7　 Actual exhibition (1)  (kinds of panels)
lesson8　 Actual exhibition (2)  (lighting)
lesson9　 Actual exhibition (3)  (various furniture)
lesson10　Actual exhibition (4)  (commentary on equipment)
lesson11　Actual exhibition (5)  (exhibition reference)
lesson12　Actual exhibition (6)  (commentary from people)
lesson13　Process to complete an exhibition (1) (plan)
lesson14　lesson14　Process to complete an exhibition (2) (construction)
lesson15　Summary

I impose a report at the end of the lesson.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Yutaka Aoki "Theory of Museum Exhibition - Improvement of ability to attract customers."

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts, Images (videos/PC/other image data)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Visit various museums. Always pay attention to museum-related information, such as special programs on TV.

Requirements

Grading Method Comprehensive evaluation from report,  manners in class, etc.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it I am a curator at the Hiroshima Museum of Art. I will talk based on practice.

Message This course is a detailed exposition on museology. Learn about the types and methods of exhibitions which are face to museum.

Other Please visit as many museums as possible, and try to observe how the exhibition method is different by museum type and scale.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Hiroshima University Museum
Lecture Code	87050001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	博物館展示論
Subject Name （Katakana）	ハクブツカンテンジロン
Subject Name in English	Theory of Cultural Display
Instructor	FURUTANI YOSHIYUKI,SHIMIZU NORIO
Instructor (Katakana)	フルタニ　ヨシユキ,シミズ　ノリオ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds5-8：EDU L204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
This lesson is mainly lecture. We will explain by using the blackboard frequently. We proceed classe while using distribution materials and slides as appropriate. Online:Microsoft Teams
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	10 : Museology
Eligible Students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This is a detailed exposition on museology. You will learn about the types and methods of exhibition, which are the face of the museum. The purpose of this course is as follows. 1) To master the knowledge, skills, theory and methods concerning exhibitions. 2) To cultivate the basic capacity to perform museum exhibition functions. / I explain the history and current situation of museum exhibitions by using photographs and other media. At the same time, I will explain exhibition theory, and we will consider the current situations facing museums, and solutions, by pointing out different museums which are faced with problems. In addition, I will explain the history of exhibition, exhibition media, educational activities by exhibition, various forms of exhibition, etc.
Class Schedule	lesson1 　Introduction lesson2　 The role of "exhibition" in the Museum Act lesson3 　The history and current status of exhibitions(1) (the West) lesson4　 The history and current status of exhibitions(2) (Japan) lesson5 　History of exhibition theory lesson6　 Various forms of exhibition lesson7　 Actual exhibition (1) (kinds of panels) lesson8　 Actual exhibition (2) (lighting) lesson9　 Actual exhibition (3) (various furniture) lesson10　Actual exhibition (4) (commentary on equipment) lesson11　Actual exhibition (5) (exhibition reference) lesson12　Actual exhibition (6) (commentary from people) lesson13　Process to complete an exhibition (1) (plan) lesson14　lesson14　Process to complete an exhibition (2) (construction) lesson15　Summary I impose a report at the end of the lesson.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Yutaka Aoki "Theory of Museum Exhibition - Improvement of ability to attract customers."
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts, Images (videos/PC/other image data)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Visit various museums. Always pay attention to museum-related information, such as special programs on TV.
Requirements
Grading Method	Comprehensive evaluation from report, manners in class, etc.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	I am a curator at the Hiroshima Museum of Art. I will talk based on practice.
Message	This course is a detailed exposition on museology. Learn about the types and methods of exhibitions which are face to museum.
Other	Please visit as many museums as possible, and try to observe how the exhibition method is different by museum type and scale.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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