Competency
Curriculum
The following curriculum components outline the developmental
learning elements that compose the skills set for this
competency. From these outlines, 1) employees and their
supervisors can determine learning needs and
strategies, 2) instructors can develop sessions and
lesson plans.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able
to:
Analyze
and select appropriate media for specific interpretive
purposes;
Recognize
and apply basic principles of design to a variety
of interpretive media;
Participate
in the planning/development of in-park, contract,
and/or Harpers Ferry Center media projects;
Recognize
and articulate how the elements of interpretive
media work together to create opportunities for
audiences to form their own intellectual and emotional
connections with the meanings/significance of park
resources.
Topics
Advantages/disadvantages of types of media; selection
of the appropriate media; evaluation of existing media;
basic principles of planning/design; basic layout; results
of effective design within media; meaningful media;
interpretive concept development; project definition.
Audience
All developmental level interpretive park rangers, cooperating
association staff, and NPS volunteers involved in media
development activities.
Delivery
Park or cluster-sponsored training, Harpers Ferry Center-sponsored
workshops, academic courses, professional workshops,
private sector training, distance learning through video/satellite
uplink/internet, mentoring, on-the-job training, and
independent study.
