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This is an intensive practical course that seeks to apply the general principles of effective communication with visitors presented in the Museum Communication and Audience Engagement module through students’ involvement in an interpretative project. This module seeks to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to set up, develop and deliver an exhibition project in a museum setting. Topics covered include: managing an exhibition project, interpretative design, digital interpretation, developing and running public engagement events, communicating through text and images, fundraising and working with stakeholders. It also teaches practical skills such as mound-making, object loan application, object installation and deinstallation. Please note that, although all formal teaching for this module end in term 2, attendance of group meetings and work on exhibition related tasks is completed at the beginning of May. This module has Museum Communication and Audience Engagement as pre-requisite.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this Module, you should be able to demonstrate:

• apply theoretically-based principles of communication with audiences in informal learning environments internationally;
• assess and use various media and interpretive techniques to communicating effectively and to engage audiences in a culturally responsive mannerÌý
• develop key communication, team working, project and time management, problem solving skills in a museum setting;
• conduct evaluation studies in the development of exhibitions and other services;
• assess and select appropriate solutions and apply them in practical situations;
• utilise current examples of good practice in the development of spaces and services that communicate effectively and foster a wide range of learning experiences.