Cultural Resource Management Program, University of Victoria
Public Programming
September 12-December 18, 2011; distance offering
HA 488G
Instructor: Dr. Candace Tangorra Matelic
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/aspnet/Course/Detail/?code=HA488G
This course examines the critical role of education, interpretation, and public programming in helping museums, galleries, interpretive centres and other cultural organizations engage their communities in meaningful and long-term ways.
Your participation in this course will strengthen your ability to:
* Evaluate the evolving role of education, interpretation and public programming in museums and heritage organizations
* Explore the benefits of embracing learning as a critical organizational outcome
* Develop programming policy in relation to the overall mission of the museum
* Analyze staff, visitor, and community needs
* Identify the key components in creating memorable learning experiences for visitors
* Apply a systematic planning process to program research, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation
* Compare the strengths and weaknesses of various programming approaches
* Utilize various learning and teaching strategies for public programs
* Evaluate and improve existing museum programs
* Expand community outreach approaches to reach and serve new audiences, including web-based public programs and new community venues
* Engage your communities in meaningful and sustained relationships
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2011, late registrations accepted if space permits.
Fee: CAD$606.00 plus course pack (prices determined by the UVic Bookstore). A CAD$100 registration deposit is required by the registration deadline
Facilitator
Dr. Candace Tangorra Matelic brings three decades of experience in historical organizations and the academy, in both public programming and leadership, to her current work. Her expertise lies in the areas of organizational analysis, change, learning and development, community engagement, transformational leadership, strategic planning for interpretation and public programs, and the development of open air museums.
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