Principles of Interpretive Materials

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Principles, practices, application of non-personal interpretive activities common to natural/cultural history, including exhibits, audio-visual and illustrative materials. RPTM 425 Principles of Interpretive Materials (3) The primary objective of this course is for students to follow the exhibit creation process from conceptualization through construction to completion. Along the way, students will present their works-in-progress to fellow students and instructors for modification and improvement. Their final products will be used in a practical environment in the exhibit room at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and at various educational functions around the state - PA State Farm Show, Central PA Festival of the Arts, Penn State's Ag Progress Days, etc.Main topics to be covered: *Topics vs. Themes: narrowing the unifying concepts in exhibit design *Flow in an exhibit and museum space: how to guide logical progression of thought in both an exhibit and exhibition area *Color Schemes *Computer aided design techniques *Woodworking skills This course is one of the selections for RPTM majors in the environmental interpretation emphasis of the Outdoor Recreation option. Students from other majors may enroll in this course if they have met the pre-requisite ( RPTM 325 ).