AH5561
Theory and Practice of Museums, Art Galleries and Related Organisations, Part 2: Audiences and Management
2019-2020
40
20
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 40
ECTS credits : 20
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module is only available to students taking the part-time Postgraduate Diploma, MLitt or M.Phil. in Museum and Gallery Studies or M.Phil. in National Trust for Scotland Studies. Together with AH5561 and AH5562 it forms an essential part of a vocational training programme which combines knowledge and skills development to prepare students for work in the museums/galleries/heritage sector or for further research in this area. Subjects covered include: understanding audiences; information services, temporary and permanent exhibitions; display and interpretation; education services and outreach; ethics and current issues; governing bodies and administration; forward planning; project management; finances and fundraising; personnel management; marketing, publicity and media relations.
Co-requisite(s): In the same year as taking this module you should take AH5560 or take AH5562
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take AH5505
Weekly contact: Teaching takes place over 2 x 5-day residential schools at St Andrews, usually in January and June.
Scheduled learning hours: 0
Guided independent study hours: 0
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%
Module coordinator: Dr A Bos
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email ab421@st-andrews.ac.uk