Who is the course for?
It is designed for those who
have some experience of working in museums, galleries or related organizations
and who have an interest in the museum and gallery as a learning environment. It
is particularly aimed at those who already work in education and learning in the
museum and gallery sector, and is suitable for those in early or mid career or
working as freelance staff. The course will help students develop both their
expertise in this field and a more in depth understanding of museum-based
learning. It will enable participants to develop practical evaluation and
research skills and will appeal to all those interested in communication and
understanding visitors and who wish to develop their expertise in this area. The
theory and practice of education and visitor studies in museums and galleries is
transferable to other cultural organizations such as archives, cathedral and
natural/cultural heritage sites. The course is international in scope and will
be relevant to students wherever they are based in the world.
The programme draws on the research
and expertise of all the staff at the department of Museum Studies and is being
designed and written by Professor Eilean Hooper-Greenhill. Contributors to the
course include Dr Viv Golding, Dr Sheila Watson, Dr Richard Sandell, Dr Giasemi
Vavoula and Ms Katy Garfitt. The course also draws on the work of the Research
Centre for Museum and Gallery Education. Students will have support not only
from the department but also that of experienced practitioners and freelance
educators who work as distance learning tutors. The department has consulted
with experienced practitioners from a range of countries to develop a course
that meets with the needs of those currently working in learning and education
throughout the world.
Further details can be found on our website
http://www.le.ac.uk/ms/study/musedvis.html
Alternatively for more
information, please get in touch with:
Dr Sheila Watson , Programme Director: MA in Learning
and Visitor Studies in Museums and Galleries
Tel: +44 (0)116 252 3963
email:
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