HIST2051
10 units
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
Course outline not yet available.
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