Developing Exhibitions: Planning is an online course about how to plan exhibitions. This course focuses on developing an understanding of current issues within exhibit development and creation of original planning material for a potential exhibit at participants’ institution (or other selected venue). Drawing upon their professional and educational experiences, course participants will examine their own perspectives on exhibition development and strengthen their role within its practice.

Whether participants come to the course with an imaginary exhibit in mind, or with the intention to develop an actual exhibit, this course will guide them through the process, providing encouragement and guidance along the way and a chance to exchange ideas and experiences. Educational support is provided by the course instructor, the participants’ professional colleagues in the course and in their institution, and visiting professionals who may join our online chats.

Participant Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Research and evaluate exhibitions around the country
• Develop, describe, and present exhibition concepts that are impactful based upon a museum's mission, vision, audiences, and goals
• Consider and incorporate the perspectives and concerns of multiple audience groups into exhibit planning
• Evaluate the effectiveness of an exhibit concept using professional feedback, and adapt it accordingly
• Engage with the professional community to build personal knowledge, and contribute to the field of museum exhibitions

Required Textbook:

Alice Parman, Ann Craig, Lyle Murphy, Liz White, and Lauren Willis. Exhibit Makeovers, A Do-It-Yourself Workbook for Small Museums , 2nd Ed. Rowman & Littlefield, 2017. (Texts are NOT INCLUDED with registration. Participants must order the book separately from the book seller of their choice. A discount code is provided after registration.)

For more information visit the AASLH website online courses page or contact Alex Collins AASLH, Education and Service Coordinator, at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.