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AHVS488V - Museums as Learning Environments

Description

Examines the role of museums, galleries, interpretive centres and other related organizations as effective informal learning environments. Topics include an exploration of the history and frameworks for museum learning and practice, learning theories and understanding visitors, audience engagement and development, organizations and facilities that support learning; strategies for design and marketing, research and evaluation of learning initiatives.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

HA 488V

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of AHVS 488V, AHVS 488H (if taken in the same topic), HA 488H (if taken in the same topic), HA 488V (if taken in the same topic).
  • Subject to differential fees; consult Fees for Undergraduate Programs.

Course offered by

Department of Art History and Visual Studies

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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