This course will explore the theory and practice of exhibition development with a practical hands-on emphasis. The principles and practices of exhibition development will be applied to a collection of scientific instruments from University College in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Students will develop an understanding of the history of science and scientific instruments sufficient to enable them to present them in context. The instructors will be available immediately following classes, by appointment and via email. Participation in the activities is included in the student's final mark.
Absence is to be explained via email to the instructor.
Presentations are an important component to the process. The Robarts Library exhibition space will be the intended venue. Each student team will prepare a document illustrating key elements from their exhibition development process incorporating elements from team presentations including photographs from the final exhibition and an evaluation of the effectiveness of the exhibition. He received a B.A. in Art and Design, completed graduate work in typography and is a past recipient of the Mardon International Fellowship created to study three-dimensional design in Bristol and London. He has over 20 years experience in exhibition design, coordination and production of museum communication projects.