Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students should:
- understand when, why and how diverse collections were developed and displayed
- recognise the main artefact types exhibited 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
- be aware of contemporary issues in cultural heritage
Indicative Module Content:
- the Classical tradition, collecting and museums
- ceramics
- experimental archaeology
- museum display and communication
- curating
- decolonising heritage
- conservation
NB - these are indicative topics and are subject to change