The Second Leicester
SPRING SCHOOL IN NEW MEDIA
supported by mda, EMMLAC, and the Museums Computer Group
Tues 29 April - Thurs 1 May 2003

The Leicester Spring School in New Media is a three-day course that,
through a spirit of collaboration, aims to promote innovation and change,
and contribute to capacity building within UK museums.

The School is an occasion to reflect upon the impact and potential of
digital media on the modern museum - timely at this moment when 'digital
heritage' figures so largely within the funding opportunities and
strategies of the sector.

Through a mixture of practical workshops, seminar discussions and
demonstrations, the 18 participants have the chance to debate issues, share
best practice, identify trends and opportunities, and build informed and
effective strategies for working with new media in a museum context.

The School would be particularly appropriate for those individuals working
within organisations that are looking towards developing their capacity in
this area.

With contributions from Resource, mda and SCRAN, as well as the higher
education and commercial sectors, sessions will include:

Valuing of the digital object:
digitisation and copyright

Writing for the Web:
accessibility and usability

Understanding the virtual visitor:
the culture and scope of web usage

Supporting e-learning:
principles, practice and products

Developing effective interactives:
from theory to practice

Introducing ambient, intelligent and mobile technology:
digital media and the space of the museum

Managing the project:
from concept to digital product

Working strategically with ICT:
the way forward regionally, nationally and internationally

With its carefully compiled study materials (sponsored by mwr Ltd.) the
school will also provide participants with the means to 'cascade' this
training, and pass their knowledge on to others.

Similarly, with its affordable cost, and provision for assisted places
(through a limited number of bursaries) the School also aims to provide an
accessible training opportunity.

The fee is £150 (for the three days).  This includes the study materials,
tea and coffee through the day, a drinks reception (sponsored by EMMLAC) at
the end of Day 1, and an evening meal (sponsored by Ansae) on Day 2, as
well as access to a range of eateries on campus.

Thanks to concession rates agreed with the University, accommodation
packages (for 2 nights) are also available, at £240 and £290 (subject to
availability) at two local hotels only 3 minutes walk from the venue.

To provide an environment that is conducive to learning and active
participation, the School is, at present, limited to just 18 places.  We
anticipate demand will be high.  Please note, therefore, that places will
be allocated on a first come first served basis.

However, in order to make the School as accessible as possible, some
bursaries are available for assisted places.

If you would like to know more about the Leicester Spring School in New
Media, or would like to request a booking form, please contact Ross Parry
on [log in to unmask], or phone +44(0)116 252 3963, or write to
Dr. Ross Parry
(Spring School in New Media)
Department of Museum Studies
University of Leicester
105 Princess Road East
LEICESTER
LE1 7LG

What participants said about last year's School:

'the speakers were entertaining and informative and really illustrated how
New Media can be used to good effect if properly planned'

'Excellent, useful and timely, considering the wealth the IT projects
currently underway in the Heritage sector.'

'The opportunity afforded by the School to have three days away was
valuable in itself.  With excellent sessions, I gained real benefit from
the experience.  I have been able to take back to colleagues a greater
sense of new media and more confidence to work with it in the future.'

'The course was wonderful, I made some very good contacts and found the
information packs and advice incredibly useful.'

'Very useful and good to hear other people's experiences.'

'I really liked the thoughtful approach so that we got a chance to really
debate the issues.'

Excellent teaching of theory and models of application - some of the
content from these sessions has been adapted and applied in the workplace
though presentation and roundtable discussion.'

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