Advanced Certificate in Historic Site Interpretation Strategies

• Advanced Interpretive Planning: This unit will cover the development of comprehensive interpretive plans for historic sites, including the identification of key stories, target audiences, and interpretive methods.
• Interpretive Media and Design: This unit will explore various interpretive media and design techniques, including exhibits, audio-visual presentations, and digital media, to effectively communicate the history and significance of historic sites.
• Interpretive Programming and Delivery: This unit will focus on the development and delivery of interpretive programs such as guided tours, living history demonstrations, and interpretive talks, to engage and educate visitors.
• Interpretive Training and Evaluation: This unit will cover best practices for training interpretive staff and volunteers, as well as methods for evaluating the effectiveness of interpretive programs and exhibits.
• Cultural Landscape Interpretation: This unit will delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of interpreting cultural landscapes, including historic gardens, battlefields, and industrial sites.
• Indigenous Interpretation: This unit will explore the principles and practices of working with Indigenous communities to develop interpretive programming that respects and reflects their cultural heritage.
• Inclusive Interpretation: This unit will address the importance of creating interpretive experiences that are accessible and relevant to diverse audiences, including those with disabilities, different cultural backgrounds, and varying levels of knowledge and interest.
• Interpretation for Conservation: This unit will examine the role of interpretation in promoting conservation and sustainability at historic sites, including the use of sustainable materials and practices in interpretive media and programming.
• Research and Documentation: This unit will cover the research and documentation techniques necessary to develop accurate, authoritative, and engaging interpretive content for historic sites.