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This survey course introduces students to the histories, functions and practices of museums. It examines the different ways of defining museums, followed by topics broadly divided into the following categories: histories, collections, display, audience and the museum profession. The course offers a critical approach to the study of museums in both Western and Asian cultural contexts. It highlights past and current issues and the often contested roles that museums are expected to play in society.

Understanding Museums

 
 

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

  1. Describe and explain the historical development of museums;

  2. Demonstrate knowledge of notable museums around the world;

  3. Articulate and discuss the different definitions and functions of museums in society;

  4. Critically analyse and respond to the design of museum displays, spaces and their implications;

  5. State the challenges involved in the formation and care of museum collections;

  6. Discuss the use of digital technology in museums and their effect; and

  7. Identify the different components of museum work and management.

Fall 2014

 

In the fall semester of 2014-2015, this course has included a Service-Learning and Research Scheme which emphasises experiential learning and real-world application of the knowledge of and the skills in exhibition design and curation. Students are offered a valuable opportunity to assist our partnered agency, Globe Creative Ltd., in data collection and other curatorial work. The filmed interviews, photos and data analysis of the service-learning project are displayed in the new exhibition, Made in Hong Kong: Our City, Our Stories, being held at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum from 6 March to 4 September 2015.

 

Under the instruction and supervision of Prof. Michelle Huang, thirty students who were divided into six groups managed the following tasks as part of their course assessment between 3 September and 1 December 2014:

  1. Collected data and images in the forms of questionnaire, photography and video for “What Does Hong Kong Mean to Me in Words and Objects” in the People’s Wall Gallery;

  2. Collected 120 interviews (twenty from each group) from about thirty ethnic groups across three generations;

  3. For “What Does Hong Kong Mean to Me in Words”, devised three questions that trace the socio-economic changes in Hong Kong and recorded each 5-minute interview in English or Chinese in video format;

  4. For “What Does Hong Kong Mean to Me in Objects”, photographed interviewees with objects that represent Hong Kong;

  5. Wrote bilingual text for panel descriptions and caption labels;

  6. Labelled and provided documents, videos and photographs in required formats; and

  7. Prepared group presentations and project reports.

Spring 2015

When this course is offered in the spring of 2015, the Service-Learning and Research Scheme emphasises experiential learning and real-world application of the knowledge of and the skills in museum education. Students have joined the volunteer team of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, assisting in a variety of public programmes for the Made in Hong Kong: Our City, Our Stories exhibition.

 

 

Under the instruction and supervision of Prof. Michelle Huang, thirty students who were divided into six groups managed the following tasks as part of their course assessment between 21 January and 29 April 2015:

  1. Attended all training and consultation sessions offered by Lingnan University and the Hong Kong Maritime Museum;

  2. Provided at least three half-day direct services for the Museum, assisting in office work and public programmes for different target groups;

  3. Documented voluntary work experience by recording their duties, observation and evaluation of each public programme involved;

  4. Perused relevant readings on museum education and discussed their views of different public programmes and learning aids with groupmates; and

  5. Presented their analysis and service-learning experience in group presentations and reports.

Through the above service-learning projects, students in the two semesters are able to:

  1. Articulate and discuss the different functions of museums and the roles of museum professionals in society;

  2. Tackle the issues involved in the design and research for museum exhibitions, the practice of museum education, and the implementation of learning activities;

  3. Critically analyse research findings for new displays and their implications;

  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of public programmes for different target groups;

  5. Discuss the use and effects of interpretive material, digital technology and learning aids in museums;

  6. Develop skills in research, communication, oral presentation and writing as well as creativity and the ability to work with others; and

  7. Reflect upon individuals’ social responsibility and their role in the development of museums.

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