Introduction to Mudeology and Museological function (10EC)
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to current museological theories and to the basic functions of museology: preservation, communication and research. In this module introduction will be offered into the general framework of museology, collection management (documentation and conservation), museum communication (education and exhibitions), marketing, and management of heritage institutions.
An extra session will introduce the theme of intercultural communication, aiming at raising awareness and providing tools necessary for the workshops that will follow this module.
A workshop on project management will complete the introductory module. During the workshop, students will develop a project related to the heritage field (e.g. exhibition project, website project, etc), making use of the content of the lectures and of practical experience.