This module provides a foundational overview of museum concepts, history, and professional disciplines. It explores the definition and purpose of museums as cultural institutions, tracing their historical evolution from private collections to public educational spaces. The module examines the Colombian museum landscape and its unique characteristics within the global context. It also introduces the key disciplines that support museum work: museology (the theoretical study of museums), curatorship (the conceptual development of exhibitions), and museography (the technical aspects of exhibition design and implementation).

This module focuses on understanding the role and methodologies of curatorial practice in museum contexts. It examines the definition and scope of curatorship as a specialized discipline that bridges scholarly research with public presentation. The module explores the curator's function as a researcher who investigates artworks, artifacts, and their contexts to develop meaningful narratives. It also covers the curatorial process from concept development to execution, and examines the various stages involved in exhibition development, including theme selection, object selection, interpretive planning, and collaboration with other museum professionals.

This module examines how exhibitions have shaped and reflected the development of modern and contemporary art movements. It provides a chronological overview of significant exhibitions throughout history and their impact on artistic discourse and public reception. The module explores landmark modern art exhibitions that defined artistic movements and challenged conventional display practices in the early to mid-20th century. It also investigates contemporary art exhibitions of recent decades, analyzing how they respond to changing artistic practices, technological developments, and evolving audience expectations in a globalized cultural landscape.

This module focuses on the practical and technical aspects of exhibition production through museography. It examines museography as the applied discipline that translates curatorial concepts into physical exhibition spaces, considering spatial design, object placement, lighting, conservation requirements, and visitor flow. The module explores the various tools and techniques used in museographic practice, including exhibition design software, conservation materials, display technologies, and installation methods. Students learn how these technical elements work together to create effective exhibition environments that engage audiences while protecting and properly presenting cultural heritage objects.