Virtual Museums: Theories and Methods of Twenty-First-Century Museums

VMS 332L

The future of museums will be one of immateriality and interaction. Course focuses on how the 'Internet of Things,' augmented reality technologies, new data analyses of artifacts will transform missions, roles, and goals of museums and collections. Core of course will be digital lab sessions focused on virtual reconstruction of lost heritage—e.g., museums and sites destroyed and damaged by ISIS and other conflicts in Iraq and the Middle East (Hatra, Nineveh, Nimrud, Baghdad).
Curriculum Codes
  • R
  • STS
  • ALP
Cross-Listed As
  • ARTHIST 305L
  • ARTSVIS 305L
  • CLST 240L
  • CMAC 332L
  • ISS 305L
Typically Offered
Fall and/or Spring