Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 18:25
Research and interpreting artefacts is core to many aspects of museum work. This course gives students experience of working directly with the collections of the University Museums. By preparing an in-depth study of one artefact, students will develop skills in close observation of artefacts and of sourcing archival and secondary information. They will also learn how to apply current approaches to working with material culture, drawn from anthropology, history and museum studies, to museum collections.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course gives students direct experience of working with museum collections and documentation. Students will work with one object selected from the University collections and will undertake research into its meanings and history using both primary and secondary sources. They will also learn about safe handling of objects and about the processes museums use to generate information about collections. In addition to practical work with collections, students will participate in seminars addressing theoretical approaches to material culture, and will be expected to apply these approaches to the study of their chosen artefact.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
One artefact study of 3500 words excluding bibliography (100%); Oral presentation (0%).
Resit: oOne essay of 3500 words, excluding bibliography.
There are no assessments for this course.
Informal oral feedback will be given on the artefact studies during class presentations. Written feedback will be given to students on summative assessments in line with the University's guidelines.
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