文凭课程主要提供策展培训
The Diploma course essentially provides curatorial training, but curators also need a proper understanding of the work of all their colleagues. Especially in small museums, the 'curator' may have to tackle a wide range of duties. Hence, subjects such as the principles of conservation, museum education, exhibition planning and design are also included. Management topics include forward planning, project management, marketing, visitor services and evaluation techniques. The aim is to ensure that students are equipped to undertake the wide-ranging duties of a curator, but also to recognise which tasks require the expertise of other specialists. Taught courses are delivered through a mixture of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and visits to museums and galleries. These are intended to familiarise students with museum systems and practices and to provide an understanding of issues relevant to museums today. A programme of project work complements the taught elements and enables students to develop relevant practical skills and to experience the dynamics of teamwork.