AQS 306 - Principles of Musuem Exhibit Development

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

AQUACULTURE AND AQUARIUM SCIENCE

Description:

This course will introduce students to the basic aspects of successfulexhibit design and methods for conveying educational informationto the general public in an aquarium or museum setting. Thecourse will include an introduction to commonly used materialsand techniques; the incorporation of good graphic design; andthe distillation of educational concepts into interesting and informative materials. This course will be led by the design teamat the New England Aquarium, and will involve the creation ofexhibits for actual use in a public setting. It is anticipated that thecommunication and design skills acquired in this course will beapplicable to a wide variety of not-for-profit environmental andeducational organizations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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