Curating exhibitions from A to Z - from the idea to accomplishment
The Museum Education and Methodology Centre (MEMC) organizes the accredited course Curating exhibitions from A-Z - from the idea to accomplishment to serve the needs of public education between October 2 and November 24.
Target groups:
curators
museologists
cultural staff at museums
museum educators, museum-andragogists
museum leaders
leaders and staff of country house museums and galleries
Conditions apply
- higher education diploma or degree
- submitting the documents necessary for application
Main topics
Museum exhibitions in a new role.
Position of museums in the 21st century.
European exhibition trends
Cultural and political environment of museums.
Regulatory environment of museums
Museum building as the site of exhibitions and as a medium conveying message.
Characteristics of a good exhibition
Project method in planning exhibitions
Human resources management in planning exhibitions
Financial aspects of a particular exhibition
Case study: project method in making exhibitions
Museum exhibition policy
Museum, collection and exhibition strategy
Set of criteria of exhibition making
Scientific background and justification of exhibitions
Preparation of collections for exhibitions
Conservation / restoration in preparing collections for exhibitions
Scenario writing
Design and visualization of exhibitions
Texts in exhibitions
Experience elements, attractions and interactivity in exhibitions
Multimedia and electronic applications in exhibitions
Visitors' space use
Loaning works of art and documents
Executing exhibitions
Exhibition installations
Exhibition and conservation
Publications linked to exhibitions
Visitors management
Exhibition and communication
Front office staff
Exhibiton types and presentation techniques
Exhibition designs
Utilizing exhibitions
Afterlife of exhibitions
Assessment of exhibitions
Planning and executing an exhibition in practice
Conditions of completing the training:
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Continuous participation and active involvement in training
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Preparation of final thesis topic assigned at the end of training
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Participants send a brief account of how they can utilize the knowledge gained in the training at their own institutes for two years semi-annually following the training
How to apply:
Download and fill in the necessary documents.
Documents needed for application:
- Application form
- Survey practice management
- Motivation letter
- Prior knowledge level - assessment document
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications (max. 15 key)
- Communication questionnaire
Please send the application to Viktória Zádor in word format and by post (!).
To enquire about the training please contact Viktória Zádor: zador.viktoria@sznm.hu, Ph: 26-502-590 Mobile: 30-411-4933
Mailing address: Hungarian Open Air Museum, Museum Education and Methodology Centre 2001 Szentendre, PO 63
Application deadline: 15 September 2017
Candidates will be sent a notification of admission no later than September 22, 2017.
Participation fee: 205 000 HUF / person
Early bird price until June 30: 175 000 HUF
Participation fee includes:
1. Participation at the training
2. Printed teaching material
3. Training Certificate (certificate proving the successful completion of the training)
4. Meals (refreshments in breaks and lunch daily)
The participation fee does not include accomodation, meals, and travel costs.