This course focuses on the process of exhibitions design within the context of museums, cultural collecting institutions and heritage agencies. It examines contemporary innovative exhibitions and their designs, technologies, audience development, project management and stakeholder consultation. Practical skills such as writing for exhibitions (from proposals, education kits, labels to catalogues), object handling, hanging and public program development will be developed. Importantly, the exhibition developed as part of this course will actually be shown at an appropriate venue (such as a museum or heritage site).
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- design and deliver a small exhibition including exhibition planning, community liaison, research techniques, installation, and texts related to exhibitions;
- apply interdisciplinary problem-solving skills as they relate to exhibition development;
- implement appropriate consultation methods and develop working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders; and
- contribute to the design of exhibitions for a diverse range of venues (which may include traveling and online exhibitions) and audiences.
