Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool School of Art & Design
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Seminar
Module Offerings
4118HA-JAN-MTP
Aims
To introduce the key organisational structures of museums on Merseyside. To examine the changing role of museums and art galleries and explore the history and circumstances of collecting and collections. To identify the key activities of the museum professional.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recall the individual and institutional practices involved in the selection and collection of art works.
2.
Identify and reflect upon the following aspects of self-awareness in respect of personal development and career planning: strengths and weaknesses; motivations and values; ability to work with others.
3.
Display an awareness of the activities and responsibilities of the museum professional.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Drawing on local collections and arts institutions the module examines the history of collecting, the politics of display and the formation of local museums and art galleries. Lectures will be supplemented by case studies and workshop sessions at the relevant museums and galleries. Typical lecture and seminar content will include: Collections in the City; Forming National and Provincial Identity; The Museum Professional; The Politics of Display; The Visitor Experience; The Liverpool Biennial; Art in Public Spaces; New Uses for Old Spaces: Art and Urban Regeneration; The Heritage Industry on Merseyside.
Drawing on local collections and arts institutions the module examines the history of collecting, the politics of display and the formation of local museums and art galleries. Lectures will be supplemented by case studies and workshop sessions at the relevant museums and galleries. Typical lecture and seminar content will include: Collections in the City; Forming National and Provincial Identity; The Museum Professional; The Politics of Display; The Visitor Experience; The Liverpool Biennial; Art in Public Spaces; New Uses for Old Spaces: Art and Urban Regeneration; The Heritage Industry on Merseyside.
Module Overview:
This module will introduce the key organisational structures of museums on Merseyside to examine the changing role of museums and art galleries and explore the history and circumstances of collecting and collections.
This module will introduce the key organisational structures of museums on Merseyside to examine the changing role of museums and art galleries and explore the history and circumstances of collecting and collections.
Additional Information:
This module explores the historical development of collections of art and culture on Merseyside through the examination of regional institutions. It includes an examination of key organisations and offers on-site talks and visits. The module also incorporates development of the Future Focus Self-Awareness Statement.
This module explores the historical development of collections of art and culture on Merseyside through the examination of regional institutions. It includes an examination of key organisations and offers on-site talks and visits. The module also incorporates development of the Future Focus Self-Awareness Statement.