UVic Public Programing course, May 5-Aug 10

The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria is pleased to offer the following summer distance course:

HA488G: Public Programing

Dates: May 5- Aug 10

Instructor: Dr. Candace Tangorra-Matelic

After completing this course you will be able to:

·      describe the new effectiveness mandates in museums and heritage organizations and the evolving role of interpretation and public programs

·      identify the needs, characteristics, motivations and learning styles of various audiences and visitors to museums and heritage organizations

·      recognize interpretation as a communication process, articulate interpretive significance, and thematically organize interpretive content

·      describe the strengths and weaknesses of various interpretive and program approaches and articulate a number of best practices for creating memorable learning experiences

·      recognize some key issues related to planning, implementing and evaluating public programs,

·      recognize some key issues related to recruiting, training, managing, and evaluating program and interpretive staffs and volunteers

·      articulate the importance of interpretation, public programs, community engagement, and teamwork in achieving the new effectiveness mandates in museums and heritage organizations

For more information and to register: http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/Section/Public-Programming/HA488G-2014K-D02/47961/

Register now while there are still seats available!