Long Beach Unified School District ROP – Museum Studies

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

In Museum Studies, students learn about the role of the museum in society as repositories of human visual history. Students study the history of art and the cultures that generated the images and objects collected, maintained, organized and displayed in museums. This course provides interdisciplinary experiences and arts activities that lead to refining a personal aesthetic, and a heightened understanding of career opportunities in the arts, arts-related fields, and fields outside of the arts as well. Career fields will be explored within the context of the museum as well as how they relate to other pathways as well. These fields include: curatorial, education, publications, exhibitions and collections, conservation, development, special events, gifts and donations management, library and archives, graphic design and photography, human resources, visitor services, media and public relations, marketing, registration, retail, legal and finance and administration. Students will gain hands-on experience with the planning and implementation of an exhibit. The California Visual Arts Advanced Content Standards are integrated into the curriculum.