Judging Exhibitions A Framework for Assessing Excellence

Name: Judging Exhibitions A Framework for Assessing Excellence
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ISBN: 9781598740325

ISBN-10: 1598740326

ISBN-13: 9781598740325

Edition: 2006

Authors: Beverly Serrell

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Description:

Tested in a dozen institutions by the research team, this step-by-step approach to evaluation of exhibitions will be of great value to museum directors, exhibit developers, and evaluators. The book includes a CD containing a training video for using the framework and illustrations of many of the exhibits evaluated.

Book details

List price: $34.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 5/15/2006
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 198
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Foreword



Introduction


How and Why the Framework Got Developed


What We Built On


The "Excellent Judges" Name


What's in This Book and on the CD



What Is the Framework?


The Purpose and the Process


The Joy of Thinking


Taking a "Visitor-Centered Perspective"


How Design Fits into the Framework


The Role of Intention



How to Use the Framework


The Framework Form



The First Meeting-Orientation



Creating Call-Outs



Assessing the Aspects



Rating the Criteria



The Second Meeting-Assessing and Comparing


The Biggest Drawbacks


Integrating the Use of the Framework for In-House Exhibition Development


Using the Framework to Teach Museum Studies


Using the Framework with Art Museums



Theoretical Underpinnings


How the Framework Compares to Other Methods of Reviewing Exhibitions


Research and Other Studies that Inform the Framework's Criteria


Meeting John R. Frederiksen


Issues with Validity and Reliability


Wild Reef: A Points-of-View Case Study


Comparing the Framework to Evaluation Findings


Pivotal Moments in the History of Building the Framework



Future of the Framework


Broader Use of Guidelines for Judging Excellence in Exhibitions


Expanding the Functions of the Framework: Creating a Library of Exemplars


Bringing Staff Together for Better Communication, Efficiency, and Outcomes


Into the Future


Glossary


Bibliography


Photo Credits


Who Were the Excellent Judges, Anyway?


About the Chapter Contributors


Index