Module Specification - University of Leicester · 2020-06-12 · 001 Essay 1500-2000 words 33.33 0 002 Essay (Final) 2500-3000 words 66.67 0 003 Ethics and plagiarism 0 0 Period:

Module Specification

No. Assessment Description Weight % Qual Mark Exam Hours Ass't Group Alt Reass't

001 Proposal for acquisition 33.33 0002 Newspaper article 66.67 0003 Ethics and Plagiarism statements 0

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Proposal for acquisition 33.33 0002 Newspaper article 66.67 0003 Ethics and Plagiarism statements 0

Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme

Academic Year: 2019/0Module Level: PostgraduateScheme: PGDepartment: Museum StudiesCredits: 30

Lectures 84Seminars 0

Practical Classes & Workshops 0Tutorials 4

Fieldwork 12Project Supervision 0

Guided Independent Study 200Demonstration 0

Supervised time in studio/workshop 0Work Based Learning 0

Placement 0Year Abroad 0

Total Module Hours 300

Student Workload (hours)

MU7505 Locating museums: communities and contexts

Last Published: 18 August 2020



001 Report 40 0002 Presentation 50003 Assessed Discussion 10

Period: AugustOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Report 40 0002 Presentation 50003 Assessed Discussion 10

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 84Seminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials 4

Fieldwork 12Project Supervision

Guided Independent Study 200Demonstration

Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning

PlacementYear Abroad



MU7506 Managing resources in the museum




001 MU7507 - Essay 4000-5000 words 100 0

Period: JanuaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 MU7507 - Essay 4000-5000 words 100 0

Period: JulyOccurence: D19Coordinator: Katherine BunningMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 84Seminars








MU7507 Engaging visitors and audiences




001 Written Assignment 4000-5000 words 100 0

Period: MayOccurence: D19Coordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Written Assignment 4000-5000 words 100 0

Period: NovemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 60Seminars








MU7508 Planning projects and designing interpretive exhibitions




001 8,000 - 10,000 word dissertation or equivalent 100 50 0002 Masters dissertation proposal form 0 0

Period: MarchOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: MarchOccurence: D19Coordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme






Period: SeptemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 2Seminars


FieldworkProject Supervision






MU7509 Dissertation




001 MU7520 - Essay (4000-5000 words) (Final) 100 0

Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JanuaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 84Seminars








MU7520 Supporting Heritage




001 Essay 1500-2000 words 33.33 0002 Essay (Final) 2500-3000 words 66.67 0003 Ethics and plagiarism 0 0

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Essay 1500-2000 words 33.33 0002 Essay (Final) 2500-3000 words 66.67 0003 Ethics and plagiarism 0 0

Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 84Seminars








MU7521 Locating heritage




001 MU7522 Assignment 1 - Essay (2000-2500 words) 50 0002 MU7522 Assignment 2 - Report (Final) (2000-2500 words) 50

Period: AugustOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 MU7522 Assignment 1 - Essay (2000-2500 words) 50 0002 MU7522 Assignment 2 - Report (Final) (2000-2500 words) 50

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Essay, 2000-2500 words or equivalent 50 0002 Report, 2000-2500 words 50

Period: FebruaryOccurence: FCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 84 84Seminars 0

Practical Classes & Workshops 0Tutorials 4 4

Fieldwork 12 12Project Supervision 0

Guided Independent Study 200 200Demonstration 0



Total Module Hours 300 300


MU7522 Making heritage




001 Essay 4000-5000 words 100 0

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Essay 4000-5000 words 100 0

Period: NovemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme










MU7530 Interpreting Heritage




001 Dissertation (8,000 to 10,000 words) 100 50 0002 Dissertation Proposal Form 0 0

Period: MarchOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: MarchOccurence: D19Coordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme










MU7531 Dissertation




001 MU7545 Assignment 1 - Self reflective statement (800-1000 wordsor equivalent)

15

002 MU7545 Assignment 2 - Participation in discussion 5003 MU7545 Assignment 3 - Case study (500-700) and essay

(2,700-3,300 words)80

004 Ethics and Plagiarism 0

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 MU7545 Assignment 1 - Self reflective statement (800-1000 wordsor equivalent)

15

002 MU7545 Assignment 2 - Participation in discussion 5003 MU7545 Assignment 3 - Case study (500-700) and essay

(2,700-3,300 words)80


Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme










MU7545 Module 1 Exploring Socially Engaged Practice in Museums and Galleries




001 Presentation 30 0002 Museum learning resource and rationale essay 70

Period: AugustOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Presentation 30 0002 Museum learning resource and rationale essay 70

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme










MU7546 Module 2 Engaging audiences: Education, learning and participation




001 Short essay (1,500-2,000 words) 30 0002 Critical review (2,500-3,000 words) 70

Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JanuaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme










MU7547 Module 3 Research and evaluation for socially engaged museum and gallerypractice




001 Professional Practice Portfolio 100 0002 Project in Practice Proposal 0

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Katherine BunningMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Professional Practice Portfolio 100 0002 Project in Practice Proposal 0

Period: NovemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Katherine BunningMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme




FieldworkProject Supervision 12


Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning 95




MU7548 Module 4 Project in Practice: Developing Socially Engaged Practice in Museumsand Galleries




001 Dissertation 8,000-10,000 words 100 0002 Dissertation proposal form 0

Period: MarchOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: MarchOccurence: D19Coordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Richard SandellMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 20Seminars








MU7549 Module 5 Dissertation




001 Academic essay on a choice of given topics 2,500 words (orequivalent)

100 0


Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Katherine BunningMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Academic essay on a choice of given topics 2,500 words (orequivalent)

100 0


Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Katherine BunningMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this module, students should be able to:1) Describe the place of museums within different societies and their relationships to other institutions, organisations andagencies.2) Assess how wider agenda, policy formation and current museum thinking are impacting upon museums and galleries.3) Critically discuss different histories and discourses concerning museums and galleries.4) Critically engage with the changing contemporary and social role of museums and galleries.5) Articulate personal and professional values, positions, expertise and opportunities for leadership and development inrelation to a changing professional sector.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures: Lectures and other types of teaching sessions will be typically delivered online through recordings, discussion,learning activities, and readings. All of the lectures and activities will be framed through an online study guide. The timeallotted to Lectures covers the time it would take to work through the study guide sessions, activities and discussions.

Seminars: This module builds in time for students to prepare for and engage in one online seminar. This is a live sessionsdelivered online. While the content is core, there is flexibility in how these seminars are delivered to accommodate for diversestudent circumstances and time zones. Alternative material (transcripts, recorded session, reading and activities) will beavailable to all students, so those who are unable to attend can still access these seminars in an asynchronous way.

Tutorials: Students are expected to build a relationship with their Module Tutor during the course of this module, via emailand/or skype. Their Module Tutor can advise them on their module work and the planning, preparation and presentation oftheir assignment. Time for 2-3 tutorials is built in to the module.

Fieldwork: This captures the time students will be expected to visit museums, galleries and other relevant sites in the field inresponse to the tasks and activities in the study guide. There will be 1-2 self-directed study visits as part of this module.









MU7550 The Museum and Change



Assessment MethodsAssignment (summative); tutorials and seminars (formative)

Pre-Requisites

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Excluded Combinations

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesGuided Independent Study: Activities undertaken in this time include accessing additional reading both through the readinglist for the module and students' own library-based research. It also captures the time for students to review, revisit and follow-up links covered in the main sessions. It also captures time for students to work on their assignments. There are a number ofresources around study guidance, critical reading, research skills and other areas that students can also engage with duringthis time. Although many of these skills are actively addressed in the guided module activities, students will also be expectedto spend time with these additional resources to support their module work.

MU7550 The Museum and Change




001 Presentation assignment delivered as a recording, or a text-basedequivalent, of 2,500 words (or equivalent).

100 0

Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Suzanne MacLeodMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 Presentation assignment delivered as a recording, or a text-basedequivalent, of 2,500 words (or equivalent).

100 0

Period: JuneOccurence: DCoordinator: Suzanne MacLeodMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this module, students should be able to:1) Talk knowledgeably about the human value of culture and debate the social roles and responsibilities of museums andgalleries. 2) Make the case for an approach to the design of museum experiences that engages with contemporary social andenvironmental issues and supports visitors' critical and creative thinking.3) Identify the components and rationale for diverse approaches to the shaping of cultural experiences.4) Draw on theory to recognize the relationships between the built, physical forms of museums and galleries, museummission and visitor experience.5) Identify ways in which audiences can be engaged through the design of diverse, stimulating, provocative and accessibleexperiences.


Seminars: This module builds in time for students to prepare for and engage in one online seminar. This is a live sessiondelivered online. While the content is core, there is flexibility in how live seminars are delivered to accommodate for diversestudent circumstances and time zones. Alternative material (transcripts, recorded session, reading and activities) will beavailable to all students, so those who are unable to attend can still access these seminars in an asynchronous way.



Assessment MethodsAssignment (summative); tutorials and seminars (formative)









MU7551 Designing for Creative Lives



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MU7551 Designing for Creative Lives




001 A practice-focused assignment or an essay of 2,500 words 100 0

Period: AugustOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 A practice-focused assignment or an essay of 2,500 words 100 0

Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Hannah TurnerMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

- demonstrate knowledge of appropriate ways to handle, pack, work with and care for objects and collections- critically engage with objects and their lives, contexts and values, and with different ways in which objects can beexperienced- discuss museum collections and collecting, and outline how they are influenced by changing ideas and approaches- Demonstrate an effective and critical understanding of the principles, practice and different elements of collectionsmanagement; and the resource issues that museums face- Describe and debate issues around ownership and rights in relation to objects and collections


Seminars: This module builds in time for students to prepare for and engage in one online seminar. Seminars are livesessions delivered online. While the content is core, there is flexibility in how these seminars are delivered to accommodatefor diverse student circumstances and time zones. Alternative material (transcripts, recorded session, reading and activities)will be available to all students, so those who are unable to attend can still access these seminars in an asynchronous way.



Assessment MethodsA practice-focused assignment or an essay, of 2,500 words (or equivalent)

Pre-Requisites









MU7552 Objects and Collections: Care, Management, Curation



Co-Requisites



MU7552 Objects and Collections: Care, Management, Curation




001 A portfolio consisting of an exhibition proposal and reflective essayof 2,500 words in total (or equivalent)

100 0

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 A portfolio consisting of an exhibition proposal and reflective essayof 2,500 words in total (or equivalent)

100 0




- Assess theories and models of participatory practice and the key values that animate curatorial work including voice, trustand expertise - Discuss in detail theories of learning and identify their implementation in audience engagement programmes and activities - Debate the role of digital media in audience engagement and participation - Identify and describe a range of interpretive strategies to support visitor engagement, and argue the importance ofevaluation strategies in exhibition design processes - Critically analyse the politics of display


Seminars: This module builds in time for students to prepare for and engage in one online seminar. Seminars are livesessions delivered online. While the content is core, there is flexibility in how these seminars are delivered to accommodatefor diverse student circumstances and time zones. Alternative material (transcripts, recorded session, reading and activities)will be available to all students, so those who are unable to attend can still access these seminars in an asynchronous way.



Assessment MethodsA portfolio consisting of an exhibition proposal and reflective essay of 2,500 words in total (or equivalent)









MU7553 Engaging Audiences



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Excluded Combinations-


MU7553 Engaging Audiences




001 A 2,500 word (or equivalent) assignment 100 0

Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: Nuala MorseMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



- Critically discuss debates around access, engagement, inclusion and participation in the context of education work- Demonstrate knowledge of different learning strategies and styles- Discuss the role of museums in lifelong learning - Discuss the links between museum learning and wellbeing - Engage critically with current evaluation methdologies used by practitioners in museums and heritage- Demonstrate an appreciation of the core professional skills required for educators and engagement workers in museumsand heritage


Tutorials: Students are expected to build a relationship with their Module Tutor during the course of this module, via emailand/or skype. Their Module Tutor can advise them on their module work and the planning, preparation and presentation oftheir assignment. Time for 2 tutorials is built in to the module.


Lectures 50Seminars








MU7554 Lifelong Learning



Assessment MethodsA 2,500 word (or equivalent) assignment that allows students to develop specialist skills in museum practice. Further detailavailable in the online module area on Blackboard.

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MU7554 Lifelong Learning





Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: David UnwinMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: David UnwinMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: David UnwinMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



- Discuss issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental sustainability and their implications- Assess the role museums can play in education, research, and activism in relation to global environmental issues - Discuss natural history collections, zoos, botanical gardens, and seedbanks in the context of combating loss of biodiversity- Recognise the main attributes of a 'green museum' - Assess examples of environmental sustainability in museums




Lectures 50Seminars








MU7555 Museums and the Natural Environment




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MU7555 Museums and the Natural Environment





Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Sheila WatsonMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: Sheila WatsonMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



- Define the notion of heritage and discuss to what extent it differs from history- Analyse the political debates that make heritage so contested in certain cultural contexts- Critique heritage policy- Summarise ways of thinking about authenticity and value- Describe examples of community consultation and participation in heritage projects





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Lectures 50Seminars








MU7556 Heritage




MU7556 Heritage





Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Giasemi VavoulaMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Giasemi VavoulaMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: Giasemi VavoulaMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



- Outline (and research further) the key developments and trajectories in the emergent history of museum computing,distinguishing in particular between different cultural and professional contexts internationally- Discuss, apply and critique theories of digital media and digital heritage relevant to new media management and productionin the museum/gallery- Recognize and appraise current policy and strategic development of museums’/galleries’ digital resources at an institutional,regional, national and international leve- Identify relevant emerging digital technologies and anticipate their impact on curatorial practice and visitor experience in arange of museum/gallery settings- Define and select elements of proven project management methodologies that are used within museum/gallery contexts todeliver and sustain digital assets within appropriate legal and ethical parameters, including drafting an informed and detailedproduct specification or tender for a museum/gallery digital media project

Lectures 50Seminars








MU7557 Digital







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MU7557 Digital





Period: FebruaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Jennifer BergevinMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: Jennifer BergevinMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



- Critically discuss the social responsibility of museums in contemporary society - Identify how the museum can be a site for activism, social justice and social change- Assess how museums and galleries can engage with unfolding, contemporary social issues with examples of practice- Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness of ethics and impacts of museum practice which explores contemporary socialissues- Analyse the debates around socially engaged and activist museum practice





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LecturesSeminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials


Guided Independent StudyDemonstration



Total Module Hours


MU7558 Museums and Contemporary Issues





MU7558 Museums and Contemporary Issues




001 2,500 word Professional Practice Portfolio 100 0

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Janet MarstineMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


001 2,500 word Professional Practice Portfolio 100 0

Period: JuneOccurence: D19Coordinator: Janet MarstineMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



- Critically reflect on their professional practice and project work- Articulate the key theories, values and experiences that inform their practice- Critically assess policy and institutional contexts - Put research, project skills, and advocacy skills into practice- Discuss and advocate for an area of profesional museum or related practice



Work based learning: This captures the time that students will spend on their project work within their museum or relatedcontext.

Assessment MethodsA 2,500 word (or equivalent) Professional Practice Portfolio that evidences learning and reflection on a project undertaken in practice.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars




Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning 86




MU7559 Practice




MU7559 Practice


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Module Specification - University of Leicester · 2020-06-12 · 001 Essay 1500-2000 words 33.33 0 002 Essay (Final) 2500-3000 words 66.67 0 003 Ethics and plagiarism 0 0 Period: