Registration has now begun for 'Introduction to Museum Studies' and
'Introduction to Heritage Conservation'. These print and video-based
distance education courses are offered by the Cultural Resource
Management Program at the University of Victoria to museum and heritage
professionals and senior students.

These courses can be completed on a credit or non-credit
basis, and encourage participants to undertake their
coursework within a professional or volunteer context.
Course materials are written to be relevant in Canada
and beyond, and we have had participants in both courses
from around the world.

Both courses begin in September and are intended to be completed by
April of '96. Detailed information and registration materials are now
available upon request - just send us a  a note with your name and
address and we'llforward the forms by mail.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM STUDIES -  Objectives
This course provides a survey of the major areas of practice
in museum work and addresses issues relating to relationships
with community, cultural diversity, impacts of technology,
and financial restraint.  As the course encourages you to
think about your learning in practical terms, you are required
to have access, on a paid or volunteer basis, to a museum,
gallery, historic site, or other collections-holding institution.
Upon completion of the course, you will:

o Understand the role and function of museums in society
o Appreciate the philosophical, historical and intellectual basis of
museological practice
o Appreciate the diversity of tasks, skills and types of expertise
which are called upon in museum practice
o Be familiar with museological literature, sources and reference
materials
o Be knowledgeable about the structure and functions of the
museum community
o Be aware of the forces of change which are reshaping museums


INTRODUCTION TO HERITAGE CONSERVATION - Objectives
This course provides a comprehensive study of principles and
practices in the conservation of the built environment, using
both print and video materials. As many of the assignments are
practically based, you should have access to local heritage sites,
buildings and/or areas. Upon completion of the course, you will:

o  Understand the foundation principles of heritage
conservation
o  Appreciate the philosophical, historical and intellectual
basis of the policies, approaches and procedures encountered
in the conservation process
o  Appreciate the diversity of tasks, skills and types of
expertise which are called upon in conservation practice
o  Be familiar with heritage conservation literature, sources
and reference materials
o  Be knowledgeable about the structure and functions of
the heritage conservation community

COURSE REGISTRATION
Both courses are offered from September 1995 through
April 1996. Application materials are available from the
Program office; they should be submitted by the end of
August so that we can ship  materials to you early in
September. Late applications can be accepted if course
materials are available.

The tuition fee for either course is $620 (Canadian funds).
This amount includes tuition, course binders and instructional
materials, and shipping in North America.

Two text books are also assigned for each course.
They are not included in the the tuition fee as they
are often available locally; however, if you need to order them,
there is an additional charge of approximately $40.
A detailed breakdown of fees and a payment schedule is
included on the registration form.

If you wish to participate on a credit basis, there are
also fees for admissions and document evaluation, and
you will need to complete an Application for Admission
to UVic and submit transcripts.

A note to students at other institutions: you may be able to transfer
the credit for these courses to your graduate and undergraduate
programs. To do this, you require a letter of permission from your
academic advisor and you need to apply to UVic as a visiting student.

For more information, please contact:
Brenda Weatherston, Program Coordinator
Cultural Resource Management & Fine Arts Programs
University of Victoria, Victoria B.C. Canada
Phone 604 721 6119
FAX 604 721 8774
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