GD5601 Museum Practice

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Mr M J Sheard

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Module Staff

Ms Jessica Burdge, Miss Claire Robinson, Mr Matthew Sheard, Dr Catriona McAra

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module equips students with foundational skills required in a broad range of roles within the cultural sector. Taught by highly experienced practitioners from the University of St Andrews Museums Team, the Museum and Heritage Studies teaching team, and staff from across the University, it will introduce students to the basic tenets of collections management, display and interpretation, education, outreach and access and digital skills, and how these and other elements fit together to create a cohesive and engaging museum programme. This module sits alongside, and in conversation with, Core Module 1 - ‘The Museum: Global Perspectives and Debates’.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE GD5602

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

11 x 2 hour seminar

Scheduled learning hours

12

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

576

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand audience-focussed approaches to museum practice, and to museum programming and exhibitions
  • Assess and define learning outcomes and interpretative approaches in museums
  • Write and edit audience-focussed text for use onsite and online
  • Handle, document and care for museum collections
  • Comprehend best practice in project management, fundraising, management and governance in museums