(cross-leveled with ARH_VS 7130). Combining theory and practice, this courses examines contemporary issues in museum and curatorial studies through projects that engage local collections and exhibitions. While the content changes according to the collection under examination or the exhibition under development, the class centers on at least one of three primary domains of museum studies: object-centered research and teaching; audience and visitor engagement on site and online; and diversity and equity in museum practices. Graded on A-F basis only. Recommended: ARH_VS 1130, ARH_VS 2850.