University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Not open to students matriculated on a University degree programme.

Planned timetable: 6pm, day(s) TBC

This 10-credit module provides an introduction to digital content and its use in the museum sector. As its focus, the module will explore the role of digital content in the museum sector. Lectures will focus on key topics such as understanding digital content and its use in the museum, creating content for social media, the web, and podcasts, and considering audiences. The module will provide students with the opportunity to develop skills attractive to a career in the museum and heritage sector.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture (X6 weeks), 1 seminar (X6 weeks). Both lecture and seminar will be delivered via Teams

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework


Re-assessment: 100% Coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr W W Rough
Module teaching staff: Ms Nicole Meehan, Dr Bruno Cesar Brulon Soares, Dr Billy Rough
Module coordinator email wwr@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Develop an understanding of museum practice, with a focus on developing skills relating to as understanding of creating digital content for museums and their audiences.
• Demonstrate confidence in communicating ideas and interpretations.
• Evaluate and interpret evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources.
• Participate effectively in group discussions, debates, and informal presentations.