[Nhcoll-l] Scripting the Exhibition online course begins July 1

[helen at collectioncare.org]

MS 235: Scripting the Exhibition
Instructor: Karin Hostetter
Dates: July 1 - July 26, 2013
Location: Online at www.museumclasses.org

Description:
So much to say and so little space in which to say it. That
is the dilemma when scripting an exhibition. How do you say
what needs to be said in the space available? How do you
even figure out how to limit the information in the first
place? Discover the value of themes, tangibles,
intangibles, and universals in writing exhibit text that
visitors really want to read ? and remember. Additional
resources provided on font size and colors as well as label
layout.

Logistics:
Participants in Scripting the Exhibit work through sections
on their own. Materials and resources include online
literature, slide lectures and dialog between students and
the instructor through online forums. 

Scripting the Exhibit runs four weeks. To learn more about
the course, please go to
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms235.html
If you have trouble please contact Helen Alten at
helen at collectioncare.org

The Instructor:
Karin Hostetter is experienced in interpretive writing,
program and curriculum development, and staff and volunteer
training. As an interpretive writer, Ms. Hostetter has
written text for exhibits, wayside exhibits, visitor
brochures, and professional magazines. Her skill is in
making technical information understandable and meaningful
to visitors.

Karin Hostetter is owner of Interpret This, a consulting
company specializing in interpretive writing, program and
curriculum development, and volunteer program management.
When she is not consulting with other museums, she likes to
volunteer and contract teach at them with a special love
for preschool and family programs.
Helen Alten
Director
Northern States Conservation Center
www.collectioncare.org
www.museumclasses.org