UAA0211 Presentation of the Archaeological Heritage.

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. et PhDr. Markéta Tymonová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. et PhDr. Markéta Tymonová, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the course credit.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The program is aimed at clarifying the importance of presentation of the archaeological heritage as an important part of the cultural heritage of mankind. Students will be introduced to the ways of access to archaeological sites not only in the field (archeological, Archeopark, nature trails, etc.), but also museums, monuments and other cultural institutions. Discussed will be the main principles of creation of exhibition programs (exhibitions, galleries, etc.) from their training (libretto, screenplay) and physical implementation to the use of interactive media and forms of communication with the public.
Syllabus
  • 1. Importance of the protection and presentation of archaeological cultural heritage (UNESCO, ICOM, ICOMOS), application of archaeological heritage care in non-museum and museum institutions, establishment and organization of museum and heritage care in the Czech Republic.
    2. Movable and non-movable archaeological heritage and manners of its preservation "in fondo" and "in situ", the concept of non-material cultural heritage, legal protection of archaeological heritage in the field and categorization of archaeological research.
    3. Manners of the presentation of archaeological heritage in the field, open-air museums, open-air archaeological museums and parks, discovery trails, information panels, practical usage of the experiment and reconstruction method in archaeology.
    4. Archaeological finds and collections and their administration, characteristics of collecting activities, manners of processing and documentation of archaeological collections, forms of filing, cataloguing, digitalization.
    5. Principles and main forms of museum presentation of archaeological cultural heritage, drawing up communication strategy and exhibition plans, installations, exhibitions and mini-exhibitions, multimedia programmes.
    6. Main stages in the preparation of archaeological installations and exhibitions, organization and financial management, use of external financial sources, terms and planning of exhibition activities, risk factors.
    7. Project preparation of archaeological exhibitions, theme and concept preparation, technical script, visual and spatial design, conservation and restoration, loans.
    8. Realization of archaeological exhibitions and installation of exhibits, exhibition collections, documentation and cataloguing of displayed items, provision of optimum conditions and maintenance.
    9. Handling of exhibits during installation in terms of safety, transport, mounting and insurance of exhibits on loan, dismantling of exhibitions.
    10. Assessment criteria of archaeological installations and exhibitions, monitoring the numbers of visitors, attracting target groups, assessment of the success of presentation projects and accompanying events.
    11. Public relations through the media (press, radio, TV), interactive presentations (Power Point), animation websites (film, video), multimedia presentations (CD and DVD), didactic programmes, children's workshops, games.
    12. Internet promotion of archaeological heritage and further modes of presentation, virtual museums, lecture series, theme lectures, programmes for schools and the public, workshops, museum fairs.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Matoušek, V.:. Archeologické muzejní expozice v Čechách jako odraz koncepce studia pravěku a středověku. info
  • Stránský, Z. Z.:. Archeologie a muzeologie. info
  • Dolák, J.:. Komunikace archeologie prostřednictvím muzejních expozic. info
  • Foret, M.:. Komunikace s veřejností. info
  • Beneš, J.:. Muzejní prezentace. info
  • Kol. Reliktní skutečnost a poznávací doména archeologie aneb archeologie a muzeologie po padesáti letech analýzy. info
  • Kol. Sborník z mezinárodní konference "Muzeum a změna",. info
Assessment methods
Grade
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Successful completion of the course credit.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2017, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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