The University Grants Commission (UGC) NET Bureau revised its syllabus for UGC NET in Museology and Conservation in June, 2019 and the same syllabus will be applicable for the upcoming UGC NET / JRF and SET or SLET examination. The detailed syllabus for paper-1 can be found at UGC NET Syllabus for Paper-1. The details of syllabus of Paper-2 can be downloaded in the pdf format from the following link:
Museology & Conservation UGC NET Syllabus for Paper-2 (New and Updated)
The UGC NET examination old syllabus which was applicable till December, 2018 can be downloaded in the pdf format from the following link. Kindly note that this syllabus is considered as outdated and now not applicable for the upcoming UGC NET examination in Museology and Conservation. You can use it only for your reference purpose.
Museology & Conservation UGC NET Syllabus for Paper-2 (Old or Previous)
The detailed UGC NET old syllabus in Museology and Conservation is given below.
NTA UGC NET/JRF/SET/SLET Syllabus for Museology and Conservation, Code No: 66 is given below
The following part of the UGC NET syllabus were previously under UGC NET Paper-2 and Paper-3 (Part-A and Part-B) syllabus in Museology and Conservation, however, as UGC has now only two papers i.e. UGC NET Paper-1 which is general and compulsory for all subjects and UGC NET Paper-2 on the specific subject (including all electives, without options) instead of previous three papers i.e. UGC NET Paper-1 which was general and compulsory for all subjects and UGC NET Paper-2 and Paper-3 on the specific subject, so, now-a-days, the following part is also considered as part of the UGC NET Paper-2 syllabus.
Unit – I
Definition of Museum.
Definition of Museology / Museography.
History of Development of Museum – World / India.
Types of Museums – India.
Para Museums.
Rural Museums – their problems.
Role of Museum in Society.
Museum accountability.
Museum in changing world.
Museum Movement and International Organization.
Professional associations and their relevance.
Unit – II
History of Collection – World.
Theoretical issues and value based collection / objectives.
Methods of Collection.
Ethics of Collection.
History of Documentation / aim and objectives.
Registration Methods / Indexing / Cataloguing.
Exhibition Documentation.
Conservation / Restoration Documentation.
Computerization / Multimedia.
Unit – III
History / Archaeology / Architecture.
Ethnology / Anthropology / Folk Literature.
History of Art / Fine Arts / Performing Art.
National History and Physical Sciences.
Unit – IV
General Principles of presentation.
Organization and planning of gallery / exhibition.
Nature and types of exhibition.
Permanent / temporary exhibition.
Types of Museum Lighting – Natural and Artificial – their merits and demerits.
Effects of light on textiles, paintings, natural history specimens.
Preparation of blue print and stages of work.www.netugc.com
Selection of materials research for data input.
Execution of presentation (layout, exhibit – design, stages of mounting illumination).
Unit – V
Communication Techniques.
Lable / Lable Writing.
Audio – Visual Techniques / Application.
Orientation and guiding.
Other Complimentary Techniques and Application.
Unit – VI
General Principles and Theoretical issues.
Educational Role of the Museum.
Educational Services and Facilities.
Extension Services / out reach program.
Special Services to Physically handicapped.
Cultural Resources in Museum Education.
Unit – VII
General Principles of Public Relations.
Nature of Public Relations and its application in museum.
Media Outlets – Print Media, Electronic Media.
Information Technology in Museums.www.netugc.com
Public Facilities and Services.
Classification of Museum visitors – its need.
Friends of the Museum and Voluntary Services.
Museum Marketing Strategy.
Unit – VIII
Analysis of Materials.
Factors of Deterioration.
Pest Control in Museums.
Sterilization / prevention / first aid.
Preservation / Conservation / Lining / Darning.
Unit – IX
Handling / Care.
Storage Organisation.
Packing and Transportation Regulations.
Insurance / Other Safeguards.
Museum Security against fire, theft and burglary, armed conflict.
Unit – X
Principles of Museum Management.
Administrative Structures of Museum.
Museum Administration Personnel Finance.
Policy Planning and Quality Development.
Museum Security and Maintenance.
Museology and Conservation: Museology, or museum studies, is the study of museums, museum curation, and how museums developed into their institutional role in education through social and political forces. Museum displays are given meaning and purpose by the context in which they are created and how they are showcased; museology endeavours to discover the catalysts that support the growth of these associations and their success through such efficiencies. The scope of research goes beyond superficial terms, delving further into topics such as audiences to which exhibits are directed, responsibilities encountered by way of function, as well as some deliberation as to possible futures as an institution. The difficulties that are faced by historians and curators to produce a product that appeals to a varied public and can withstand criticism stimulates ongoing research.
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