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CAHA10010

Academic Year 2020/2021

Museums and Collections (CAHA10010)

Subject:
Classics,Art His & Archaeology
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Classics
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Joanna Day
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This core module provides an introduction to the historical, social, and theoretical contexts of museums and collections, as well as to the interpretive methodologies applied to some of the main categories of artefacts from prehistory to the modern world. Topics covered in seminars include the history of museums, the influence of the Classical past on western culture, and the ethics of collecting. The rise of online and digital technologies and its effect on museums and galleries is also considered. Key artefact types such as pottery, coins, inscriptions and paintings are introduced using the collections of the UCD Classical Museum and the National Gallery of Ireland. Assessments provide skills in a range of communication strategies to diverse audiences.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should:
- understand when, why and how museums were developed and artefacts collected
- recognise the main artefact types on display in museum/gallery contexts, their methods of analysis, and their contributions to our understanding of the past
- be able to communicate the stories of artefacts to a diverse audience using a variety of media

Indicative Module Content:

- the Classical tradition, collecting and museums
- ceramics
- coins
- inscriptions
- experimental archaeology
- museum display and communication
- online and digital technologies
- museum ethics
NB - these are indicative topics and are subject to change

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

22
Seminar (or Webinar)

18
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Seminars are delivered in a small group setting that encourages participation and discussion amongst students. Classes are led by the Curator of the UCD Classical Museum, with contributions by members of the Schools of Archaeology and Art History. Some sessions may include hands-on learning with artefacts in the Museum's collection or with digital artefacts, and others deal with more theoretical issues about museums and collections as illustrated through case studies. This module will be delivered online and, where possible, face-to-face following health and safety guidelines. Online equivalents will be provided for those unable to attend face-to-face sessions.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Project: Short movie based around learnings/artefacts covered in the module. Training will be provided in use of technology, as well as planning etc. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

40

 No
Assignment: Blog post (c.500 words) Week 8 n/a Graded No

30

 No
Assignment: Museum catalogue entry (c. 500 words) Week 4 n/a Graded No

30

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback sheets will be sent to each student for each assessment within 20 working days of submission. Progress reviews of the video assignment will be carried out during trimester, prior to submission. Students are welcome to arrange a meeting with the module coordinator to discuss their grade/feedback on any assessment.

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