Course description
Presenting and Interpreting Asian Art Collections
This course is for Chinese Curators who are interested in developing their skills in interpreting and presenting their art collections, and engaging visitors. The course will be based at the Woon Gallery of Asian Art at Northumbria University, and include the theory and practice of the latest approaches for interpretation, presentation and public engagement.
The programme will provide an opportunity to engage with the following activities:
- Class based tuition in the Woon Gallery of Asian Art and teaching space within Northumbria University. Classes will be delivered in English.
- A programme of cultural trips and visits including the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, the Oriental Museum in Durham and the V&A Museum of Art and Design in London.
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Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Outcome / Qualification etc.
During the course participants will:
- Develop strategies for wider participation and external engagement
- Develop strategies for storage, display and transit
- Understand the protocols and approaches to writing labels and catalogues:
- Understand the questions that must be asked prior to conservation cleaning
Training Course Content
- Day 1 – Arrival / Meet and Greet
- Day 2 – Free day in Newcastle
- Day 3 (First Day of Programme Week 1) - Welcome and introduction to the Woon Collection of Asian Art
- Day 4 – Display Case Design and layout
- Day 5 – Cultural trip to the Oriental Museum in Durham
- Day 6 - Interpretation, Catalogues & Labels
- Day 7 – Cultural trip to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh
- Day 8-9 – Weekend / Free days
- Day 10 (First Day of Programme Week 2) - Environmental Monitoring and Management, Lighting and Integrated Pest Management
- Day 11 - Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery. Conservation Cleaning
- Day 12 – Cultural trip to the V&A Museum of Art and Design in London
- Day 13 - Transit, Packing, Handling and the Role of the Courier
- Day 14 - Storage, Access & Security. Final Presentation and afternoon tea
- Day 15-16 – Weekend / Travel home
Expenses
Course Fee: £2500
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