Developing Media for Interpretive Centers

Interacting with experts in the media field was invaluable, as was networking with folks in the field.

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HFC Interpretive Planner Jack Spinnler (right) and co-presenter Curt Pianalto of America's Scenic Byways Program lead a training session on Interpretive Planning foundations during the "Developing Media for Interpretive Centers" course in Seward, Alaska.

October 30 - November 1, 2006

In collaboration with the NPS Alaska Regional Office, Harpers Ferry Center presented “Developing Media for Interpretive Centers” in Seward, Alaska on October 30 - November 1, 2006. The two-and-a-half day course offered park managers and interpreters an overview of exhibit and AV development processes for park and interagency interpretive centers.

HFC’s Interpretive Media Institute and the Alaska Region Office of Interpretation designed the course to assist field staff in managing interpretive media projects related to park facilities such as visitor centers, museums, nature centers, and contact stations. Participants learned the steps involved in developing exhibits, wayside exhibits, museum displays, video presentations, and historic furnishings exhibits. They also received training in media related tasks involving funding, cost estimating, contracting, project agreements, and project strategizing.

Instructors used HFC’s Media Development Process diagram, called the “Media Wheel,” throughout the course to help clarify phases of development.

Please contact David Guiney, HFC Interpretive Media Institute (phone: 304-535-6057; email: David_Guiney@nps.gov), for more information on this course or to learn about future offerings.

Course Evaluation Report (PDF) – An 18-page document with participant ratings and comments, a description of the course, and a course agenda. Includes course participants and staff.

Media Wheel (PDF) – A diagram of the media development process. Course sessions followed the processes outlined in the wheel. [Flash version] [Text version]

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