Interactives in Museum Exhibitions NAME, the National Association for Museum Exhibition, announces a workshop focusing on interactivity and interactives in museum exhibitions. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 8 at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, CT. Interactivity has come to be expected in museums by visitors and by other museum professionals. But what is it? Why do we want it? Why do our visitors want it? Is it electronics? Computers? Things to push, pull, or twist? Can it be more subtle? How do we choose the best method? This workshop focuses on developing an understanding of the concept of interactivity and how the concept can be applied to exhibitions. On the practical side, the workshop will address guidelines for choosing an interactive method and review production methods, installation, and maintenance. The workshop is designed for individuals that work in museums, nature centers, and other exhibit-related organizations interested in communicating ideas through exhibitions. All levels of skills and resources will be addressed in the workshop. The workshop is divided into two half-day sessions focusing on: * Developing an Interactive Attitude Develop a working definition Learning styles Visitor Experience and Expectation * Getting Interactivity Out On the Exhibit Floor Setting objectives for interactives Using the visitor & visitor research Choosing the best medium or method What are the options? Engaging all the senses *Fees:* NAME members: $55.00 Non-members: $80.00 Students: $30.00* *Each workshop location will accept two museum studies or design students interested in a career in exhibition work above the maximum number specified for each workshop location. A $30.00 fee is required to cover the cost of lunch and membership in NAME and CARE. Proof of student status must be submitted with your workshop application. *The Place* The Science Center of Connecticut 950 Trout Brook Drive West Hartford, CT 06119 *Date and Time* Saturday, November 8, 1997 10:00am to 5:00pm *To Register send the following information along with a check made out to NAME to: Name: Position: Organization Address City/State/Zip Phone/Fax/E-mail along with a check made out to NAME to: New England Museum Association Boston National Historical Park Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, MA 02129 For additional information e-mail to Whitney Watson, NAME Program Chair, [log in to unmask]