Cost $180 AUD.
The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of the museum industry with an emphasis on obtaining and displaying artifacts and artworks, and keeping them in good condition.
The Advanced Certificate of Museum Studies is a self paced online course covering the key areas of running a museum including aims, skills used, duties, the board of the museum, selecting artifacts, displaying artifacts, organizing tours and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this important area.
Topics
What is it?
Aims & goals
Skills used
Duties & roles
Locations of museums
Types of museum
The museum working environment
The methods and procedures
Equipment & tools
The Board
Types of artifacts
Displaying artifacts
Organizing tours
Safety & health
Risks
Ethics
Duty of care
The environment
The future
COURSE DURATION
Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part time study 5 hours per week.
ASSESSMENT
Online assignments.
ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for 12 months, with extensions available for free.
TIMELINE
Students study & complete assignments at their own pace.
SEE ALSO
Diploma of Museum Studies – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.
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