Environmental Interpretation and Community Engagement

Course aim

To provide students with the essential skills they need to engage and communicate with various audience groups to meet specific objectives related to connecting people and their environments. Through understanding key objectives, target audiences and the resources involved, as well as the pros and cons of different communication channels, students will be able to select appropriate communication techniques, such as guided walks, talks, drama, displays, signs, brochures, social media, and other electronic media.

Course content

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

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
ENVT 1013	Environment, Society and Climate

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 12 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Concept design, Contribution, Critical analysis, Learning log/Journal, Presentation, Professional plan, Test

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.