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INF 386E : Information and Culture: Planning and Understanding Exhibits
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Instructor Description
Exhibits are a powerful way for libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions to engage the public with their collections. This course offers students the opportunity to plan and install an exhibit, focusing on objectives such as: crafting a narrative around physical objects; drafting exhibit text; accommodating media preservation issues; building basic display supports; and publicizing the exhibit. Students will learn about the historical origins of modern-day exhibit practices and will visit and evaluate current exhibits on campus and in the Austin area.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
Instructor | Topic Title | Year | Semester | Syllabus |
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Sarah Norris | Planning and Understanding Exhibits | 2024 | Fall | Syllabus |
Sarah Norris | Planning and Understanding Exhibits | 2023 | Spring | Syllabus |
Sarah Norris | Planning and Understanding Exhibits | 2023 | Fall | Syllabus |
Sarah Norris | Planning and Understanding Exhibits | 2022 | Spring | Syllabus |
Sarah Norris | Planning and Understanding Exhibits | 2022 | Fall | Syllabus |
Sarah Norris | Planning and Understanding Exhibits | 2021 | Fall | Syllabus |
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