Museum and Gallery education and interpretation

This module will be taught over two semesters and will provide a practical grounding in art gallery education and interpretation skills. Students are introduced to the various forms of education delivered by practicing artists in art galleries, museums, visitor attractions, schools and are encouraged to get involved with community projects to put their learning in to practice. The aim is to help prepare students for a career as a practising professional artist by delivering a practical and interactive educational programme.
Creative Practice students take the ideas which are explored in their own work into the area of gallery education and are encouraged to communicate both their own work, and that of other artists, to an audience of varied ages, background and ability.
Progression routes from this module lead to employment at public tourist attractions, a PGCE or Artist in Residence programmes. This is not a PGCE.
Assessment is vocational and reflects the tasks that are required of a museum education manager.

Note

This module is at CQFW Level 4