Seminar on methodology in Museum and Heritage Education

Language

French

Main themes

The course offers a theoretical reflection analyzing issues related to the mechanisms of artistic communication and aesthetic perception, depending in particular on changing fashions and tastes. It draws attention to the specific teaching approaches required to address contemporary art. It provides an overview of the challenges involved in museum and heritage mediation and the prospects for research in this field for different types of audiences. Based on the observation and analysis of museum mediation practices, students design, apply, analyze, and discuss an original museum or heritage mediation module for a target audience.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	analyze and evaluate specific learning methods used for museum and heritage mediation,
2	to design, implement, evaluate, and discuss an original museum or heritage mediation module.

Content

Study of various issues relating to difficulties encountered in the perception of art and which hinder learning (obstacles, preconceived ideas, problems of cultural heritage, changing criteria of appreciation, etc.).
Analysis and discussion of practices observed in the field (museums and heritage sites). Students carry out practical work on the design and organization of oral mediation devices. Following these critical observations, students design, apply, analyze, and discuss an original museum or heritage mediation module for a target audience.

Teaching methods

Alternating between lectures, practical work sessions, field observations, meetings with professionals, and sessions where students share their different experiences.

Evaluation methods

Active participation in the seminar and oral presentation of an educational module within a museum institution. Submission of a written assignment, which is assessed by the course instructor.
Where applicable, any appropriate assessment methods will be implemented.

Online resources

The course PowerPoint presentations and a reading portfolio are available on Moodle.

Teaching materials

• Les Powerpoints du cours et un portefeuille de lecture sont disponibles sur Moodle.

Faculty or entity

> EHAC