Job Application Sheet on Project Success: Exhibition Development

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1 Page 1 of 12 Job Application Sheet on Project Success: Exhibition Development Project Based Conceptual Phase Application Assigning Tasks Product Collecting ideas Oriented Comparing ideas with audience needs and the museum s mission Managing Assessing Activities available resources to do the project Results Exhibition schedule Identification of potential or available resources Contact Person @student.georgianc.on.ca Notes Developmental Phase Planning Stage Managing Activities Results Setting goals for the exhibition Writing the storyline Designing the physical exhibition Creating an educational plan Researching promotional strategies Estimating costs Investigating sources and applying for funding Establishing resource budgets Appointing Tasks An exhibition plan An educational plan

2 Page 2 of 12 Functional Phase Production Stage Managing Activities Results Operational Stage Management Activities Results A promotional plan Preparing the exhibition components Mounting and installing the collection objects Developing the educational programs and training docents Implementing the promotional plan Overseeing the availabilities and use of resources Tracking progress and coordinating activities Presenting the exhibition to the public Using the educational programs with the exhibition Presenting the exhibition to the public on a regular basis Implementing the educational programs Conducting visitor surveys Maintaining the exhibition Providing security for the exhibition Settling accounts Administration of personnel and services Achieving the exhibition goals

3 Page 3 of 12 Assessment Phase Terminating Stage Management Activities Results Product Oriented Activities Managing activities Results Preventing deterioration of collections Dismantling the exhibition Returning objects to the collection storage Documenting collection handling Balancing accounts The exhibition is ended The collections are returned The gallery is cleared and repaired Assessing the exhibition Assessing the development process Creating an evaluation report An evaluation report Suggested improvements to the product and the process Dean, D. (1994). Museum Exhibition: theory and practice. Routledge, London and New York: Taylor & Francis Group

4 Page 4 of 12 Pre-exhibit Planning / Designing Work Schedule indicates the suggested tasks, issues, and time required Project Based Applications Work Schedule Contact Person Notes Master Phase Buildings and Grounds Collection Inspection Community Financial Statement Presentation Materials Feasibility Phase Collection Inspection Community Financial Statement Mission Presentation Materials Research Theme

5 Page 5 of 12 Exhibit Planning / Designing Creative and Exciting Stage in establishing the foundation for a memorable exhibition Project Based Applications Work Schedule Contact Person Notes Schematic Phase Ambience Collection Inspection Community Conservation Contractual Agreements Critique Design Preservation Documents Exhibit Design Exhibition Program Graphic Design Graphic Visuals Mission Presentation Materials Research Review Periods Shape, Form, and Space Technical Drawings Text Theme

6 Page 6 of 12 Exhibit Planning / Designing From Concept to Reality Project Based Applications Work Schedule Contact Person Notes Preliminary Phase Ambience Collection Inspection Community Conservation Critique Design Preservation Documents Exhibit Design Exhibition Program Graphic Design Graphic Panels Graphic Visuals Lighting Materials Mission Presentation Materials Research Review Periods Shape, Form, and Space Technical Drawings Text Theme Typography Intermediate Phase Ambience Conservation Critique Design Preservation

7 Page 7 of 12 Documents Exhibit Design Exhibition Program Graphic Design Graphic Panels Graphic Visuals Lighting Materials Mission Presentation Materials Research Review Periods Shape, Form, and Space Specifications Technical Drawings Text Theme Typography Final Phase Ambience Bid Package Conservation Critique Design Preservation Documents Exhibit Design Exhibition Program Graphic Design Graphic Panels Graphic Visuals Lighting

8 Page 8 of 12 Materials Mission Presentation Materials Research Review Periods Shape, Form, and Space Specifications Technical Drawings Text Theme

9 Page 9 of 12 Precision and Clarity between Planners / Designers and Contractors Project Based Applications Work Schedule Contact Person Notes Documentation Phase Bid Package Conservation Contractual Agreements Contractual Submittals Documents Exhibit Project Teams Graphic Design Graphic Panels Lighting Materials Project Management Review Periods Shape, Form, and Space Specifications Technical Drawings

10 Page 10 of 12 Construction and installation contract within three to six or more weeks depending upon the scope and complexity of the project. Project Based Applications Work Schedule Contact Person Notes Bidding Phase Bid Package Collection Inspection Contractual Agreements Construction Costs Exhibit Project Teams Project Management

11 Page 11 of 12 Post Exhibit Planning / Designing Project Based Applications Work Schedule Contact Person Notes Construction Phase Bid Package Close-out Package Contractual Agreements Contractual Submittals Documents Lighting Materials Shape, Form, and Space Shipping Installation Phase Bid Package Contractual Agreements Lighting Installation

12 Page 12 of 12 Shape, Form, and Space Post-Opening Phase Bid Package Close-out Package Design Preservation Exhibition Program Project Archival File Bogle, E. (2013). Museum Exhibition Planning and Design. Lanham, United States of America: Alta Mira Press.

David Livingstone Centre. Job Description. Project Documentation Officer

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