How will the program enhance my career?
The Museum Exhibition, Planning and Design master's degree program prepares graduate students for professional careers in the development and design of exhibits for museums and other interpretive centers.

What is the philosophy behind the program?The program addresses the conceptualization, research, organization, design, and production of museum exhibits and educational presentations utilizing a variety of techniques and media. Students studying for a master's degree in Museum Exibition, Planning and Design also explore exhibit programming, evaluation, and management methods applicable in a wide range of museum situations.

What is the program comprised of?
• Two-year, 60-credit program
• First year: Introduction to the exhibition process; conceptual development;  planning, systems; intellectual analysis of problems; practical implementation of concepts, materials and methods
• Second year: Practice skills learned the first year
• Thesis project
• Internship
• Formal study visits to design departments, production shops, galleries, exhibits, and programs in numerous museums, service providers, and consultancies.

What are the program’s admission requirements?
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, graphic, interior, or architectural design
• An acceptable level of professional accomplishment through a portfolio or another appropriate means.
• Students from non-design, non-art backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

What facilities are available?
• Computer-aided design center
• The academic computing laboratories dedicated to drafting, rendering, desktop publishing, computer-aided graphic design, multimedia, and illustration
• University galleries where you’ll gain installation experience

Does UArts have partnerships with museums?
Yes. The program is offered with the cooperation of a group of major regional museums, following the guidelines established by the National Association for Museum Exhibition.

How many individuals are admitted each year?
To preserve the intimate contact with museum professionals and to guarantee participants studio facilities, the program is limited to nine entrants per year.

How can I learn more?
Please contact Program Director Polly McKenna-Cress at (215) 717-6328 or pmckennacress@uarts.edu.