Communication, Media and Museums

Module code: MU7027

Module Outline

Making the rich and diverse resources of the museum accessible to individuals and communities in a changing society involves a wide range of media. Working from theories of communication and learning, this module looks at a variety of key media tools available to museums, and how these can deployed through project management processes in different museum contexts. This module will help students to:

• Understand the communicating museum
• Engage with theories of communication and learning
• Identify the different media tools (including: objects; the written word; space and design; and, interactivity)
• Develop appropriate project management tools for using these media
• Formulate informed design briefs
• Design evaluation methodologies
• Understand the issues and practice relating to loans and packing.