AH32210 - MUSEUM AND GALLERY STUDIES 2:DISPLAY AND INTERPRETATION

Module Identifier	AH32210
Module Title	MUSEUM AND GALLERY STUDIES 2:DISPLAY AND INTERPRETATION
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Mr Robert K Meyrick
Semester	Intended for use in future years
Next year offered	N/A
Next semester offered	N/A
Other staff	Mr Neil A Holland
Course delivery	Lecture	8 Hours
	Seminars / Tutorials	7 Hours Seminar.
Assessment	Semester Assessment	Course Work:	100%

Aims:
The module aims to:

provide students with an understanding of the practical and theoretical issues arising from the exhibition of objects in the museum environment
introduce many of the practical skills required for producing an exhibition: from the initial stages of the documentation and care of collections through to exhibition design - including the production of labels, texts and posters
introduce accessions procedures in relation to an acquisitions policy
discuss role of computers in the museum
consider interactive display, multi-media, education and outreach

Objectives:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:

assist in the curation and design an exhibition incorporating objects from the University’s collections - working to a specific brief, a deadline and within a limited budget
monitor the museum environment
assess the role of the Conservator: i.e. conservation versus restoration