SC04 Museum, Library and Visitor Attraction display Level 1 & 2, 60 Hours per level • An ability to select suitable illustrations to support an exhibit or story-line, a familiarity and understanding of Copyright law, indentify and use picture sources and locate copyright-free artwork. Be able to use reprographic equipment together with mounting techniques • An understanding of composition, grouping and such lighting needed to enhance and present exhibits in a visually pleasing and story-telling manner • The development of rudimentary design and drawing skills together with an ability to produce simple colour visuals and basic plans and drawings to scale • An ability to select backgrounds for exhibits such as: natural materials, fabrics, murals and photographs, etc. • The ability to use surface decoration and paint effects such as ragging, dragging, sponging, stencilling, trompe L'oeil, distressing, together with computer generated transfers and decoupage • An understanding of floor layout, visitor traffic flow, display vantage points, visual hot spots and signage, etc. • An ability to design and fabricate object mounts and supports from such materials as are acceptable to meet conservation needs • An introduction to object conservation. Identify and use acid-free materials together with an understanding of lux levels when lighting objects on display and the need to take all other necessary precautions when handling or displaying objects of value • An ability to make small scale models of design ideas to such a standard as to convey your proposal ideas to other. Become familiar with display screen systems and their use for in-house exhibitions as well as east to erect travelling exhibitions • A familiarity with type styles and point sizes. An ability to draft and produce object captions and text. Understand point size in relation to viewing/reading distance. Be familiar with FRY READABILITY TESTS and other comprehension systems to arrive at an appropriate reading age |
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