Not currently offered
Course code

HIST2051

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

The course offers students the opportunity to combine historical research with hands-on digital history making practices. The international history of the gallery, library, archive and museum (GLAM) sectors will be traced from the late 17th century to the present day. A close study of the GLAM sector in Australia including its legislative bases will be made. Parallel to this theoretical stream will be a series of digital history making practice workshops in conjunction with the UoN GLAMx Lab, providing students with basic training in research, interpretation, presentation skills and techniques.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2022.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Summarise the history of the gallery, library, archive and museum (GLAM) sectors;

2. Analyse essential texts on recent digital history making practices;

3. Apply digital history making practices to a range of potential outputs relevant to the GLAM sector;

4. Practice research and information technology skills appropriate to studies of history.


Content

The course will trace the history of the gallery, library, archive and museum (GLAM) sectors, with special attention to their Australian context and development. It then provides opportunities for students to create digital content for public audiences. Specific topics covered include:

  • The history of the GLAM sector
  • GLAM sector legislation in relation to tourism, national parks, and indigenous heritage
  • Archival methods and practices
  • Digital history practices for GLAM sector audiences
  • Historiographical practices relevant to the GLAM sectors

Requisite

This course replaces HIST3051. If you have successfully completed HIST3051 you cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

20 units of History at 1000-level


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Exhibit review

Proposal / Plan: Exhibit proposal

Professional Task: Exhibit mock up

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial exercises

Course outline

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