MUSM7036 - Museums and the Digital

Semester 1b, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Chiara OReilly
Phone: +61 2 9351 4256
Email: chiara.oreilly@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit investigates the current use and adoption of digital technologies and new media across the museum and gallery sectors internationally. It considers how museums use digital technologies and new media, its relationship to audiences through Web 2.0 and Museum3 environments, and the growing use of the web as an important tool for cultural institutions. This course is an opportunity to research and develop critical knowledge about the use of new media and its application in the museum.

Assessments

1x2000wd essay (40%), 1x2000wd concept proposal (web-based) (40%), 5x on-line discussion posts/blog participation (1000wds) (20%)

Classes

Sydney: intensive mode in May 2013. Hong Kong: intensive mode in February 2013.

Prerequisites

MUSM7033

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