[Nhcoll-l] Scripting the Exhibition online course begins January 6

[Helen Alten]

MS 235: Scripting the Exhibition
Instructor: Karin Hostetter
Dates: Jan 6 - Jan 31, 2014
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 us at info 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.

-- 
Brad Bredehoft for Helen Alten
Northern States Conservation Center
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