Environmental Interpretation

Course aim

To provide students with the essential skills they need to communicate ideas and feelings which help connect between people and their environments. Through understanding audiences and the resources involved, students will be able to select appropriate communication techniques, such as guided walks, talk, drama, displays, signs, brochures and electronic media.

Course content

The course focuses on the development of thematic interpretation. Topics covered include: understanding your audience, developing compelling stories, selecting appropriate techniques, master planning, evaluation and marketing.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 11 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 11 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination or interpretive evaluation and reflection, Interpretive product design, Photo essay or digital storybook or speech analysis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.