ICT for Museums and Heritage

Introduction

This is a very simple set of links to introduce the idea of ICT in Museums. The first section introduces the context.

Aim of the course

To provide the understanding and skills needed to imaginatively use, work with and manage new media and digitization in museums and to exploit its potential.

To provide an understanding of the changes that information and communication technology is bringing about; of the effects on museums; the opportunities it presents; and of how museums can take advantage of it.

As a result of the course, students should

• Understand the practicalities of creating, delivering and sustaining web-based and multimedia products

• Understand what makes a good and effective digital production

• Have a critical understanding of how museums might use these technologies in performing their various functions

• Be aware of the developing broad context of information and communications technology and the information society.

Web Accessibility pdf

web design pdf

Making the Most of the Web

UCL-Digitisation CourseBook

Choose one of the following:

1. Management report: an educational website for the ******* museum.

2. What difference does ICT make to a museum’s role?

3. Virtual exhibitions: do they count?

4. Digital collections

5. Construct a website

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