HP721 - INTERPRETATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND SITES

College of Design

Credits: 3

This course addresses the issues and problems involved in documenting and establishing historic buildings and sites as local/national museums. Students will examine museum types, such as house museums, living history, and battlefield sites, methods of interpretation, and concerns for the handling and displaying of historic materials. Students will discuss specific museum types within a larger context, including social and political history and the issues associated with heritage tourism.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of instructor.