2022 Learning Opportunities
For more information about the AMA's Learning Programs, please
contact learning@museums.ab.ca.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change at the
discretion of the AMA.
Virtual Learning Opportunities
Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI)
Workshop
Introduction to Exhibit Lighting
October 4, 5, and 11, 2022
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT
Online
The workshop will be held virtually in three sessions on
October 4, 5, and 11, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. MDT. Participants will also receive readings and
activities to complete before and between the workshop dates.
Upon completion of this online workshop, participants will be
able to
- assess the risks associated with illuminating objects,
considering their light-sensitivity and future exposure
conditions;
- analyze the visibility and aesthetic aspects of lighting
design; and
- understand the different illuminants available, with a focus on
LED technology.
This workshop is well suited for anyone who contributes to
lighting decisions in museums, galleries, and archives.
Workshop space is limited, so please only register if you are
able to attend all three dates.
Registration Rates:
- AMA Members: $20
- Non-Members: $30
For more information, please contact learning@museums.ab.ca.
Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Pilot
Workshop
Still Image Digitization for Heritage Institutions
March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2022
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT.
Online
Free
This online pilot workshop provides in-depth training on still
image digitization of reflective objects and small transparencies.
Topics include digital imaging concepts, equipment selection
criteria, verification of specifications claimed by vendors,
software selection and use, general considerations for archiving
and publishing, digitization workflow, project planning, and
project management.
This workshop will be held virtually in four sessions, on
March 2, 9, 16, and March 23, and additional
activities of up to one hour may be given prior to all
sessions.
Upon completion of this online workshop, participants will be
able to
- determine what equipment is appropriate for various still image
applications, and select and evaluate materials for scanning;
- prepare a digitization workspace, and develop a digitization
policy and plan;
- define detailed steps in digitizing and in post-processing
images as well as the quality review processes;
- locate the main internal components of flatbed scanners,
understand a scanner's key specifications, and independently verify
them;
- resolve common scanning issues (such as poor signal-to-noise
ratios, skew, image artifacts, and moiré); and
- distinguish key activities in cataloguing and documenting
metadata, including key considerations for managers overseeing
digitization projects.
This workshop is well suited for those working in cultural
heritage institutions who are seeking basic training on still image
scanning practices and standards. While some managerial tasks are
covered, focus is given to hands-on digitization. Some special
equipment is required.
This workshop is now full.
Certificate in Museum Studies - Online
Exhibits (CMS 23 - 07)
February 6 - March 6, 2023
Combined asynchronous and synchronous, Online
Instructors: Manar Abo Touk and Kevin Zak
Registration will open November 7,
2022.
Preventive Conservation (CMS 22 -
04)
October 31 - November 28, 2022
Combined asynchronous and synchronous, Online
Instructors: Alison Freake and Carmen Li
Registration will open August 22,
2022.
These courses continue a series of pilot
courses launched in the fall of 2021, and will be self-paced,
module-based, and a combination of asynchronous and synchronous
learning. All online CMS courses will run on the AMA's virtual
learning platform and include required live, virtual meetings with
instructors.
The required virtual meeting dates will be announced when
course registration opens.
Research (CMS 22 - 05)
June 6 - July 7, 2022
Combined asynchronous and synchronous, Online
Instructors: Anna Rebus and Lauren Wheeler
Research is undertaken in all areas of museum practice as it is
fundamental to the museum's purpose and programs. Participants will
explore the kinds of research conducted in museums and will learn
practical guidelines for planning and conducting research projects.
Topics covered will include discipline-based research,
collections-based research, research relating to museum functions
and activities, and research methodologies such as field research
and oral history interviews.
This self-paced, module-based, combined asynchronous and
synchronous course will run on the AMA's virtual learning platform
from June 6 to July 7, 2022. The course includes four required
live, virtual meetings with instructors Anna Rebus and Lauren
Wheeler. The required virtual meetings will take place on June 7,
14, 21, and June 28, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The AMA is offering this course at a pilot rate of $100. This is
in recognition that the course is a pilot and participants will be
asked for additional evaluation and feedback about their experience
with the virtual course. Please contact learning@museums.ab.ca for information
about further discounted registration rates for Indigenous
participants.
For more information, please contact learning@museums.ab.ca.
Collections Management (CMS 22 - 04)
February 28 - March 28, 2022
Asynchronous, online
Instructor: Breanna Suk
Collections are at the heart of a museum. Participants will
learn about the policies, practices, and skills needed to manage
museum collections. This course moves from broad concerns relating
to public trust, cultural diversity, and planning through to issues
in the areas of acquisitions, records management, and loans.
This self-paced, module-based, asynchronous course will run on
the AMA's virtual learning platform from February 28 to March 28,
2022, with four required live, virtual meetings with instructor
Breanna Suk. The required virtual meetings will take place on March
3, 10, 17, and March 24, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The AMA is offering this course at a pilot rate of $100. This is
in recognition that the course is a pilot and participants will be
asked for additional evaluation and feedback about their experience
with the virtual course. Please contact learning@museums.ab.ca for information about
further discounted registration rates for Indigenous
participants.
The AMA is currently reviewing the Certificate in Museum
Studies Program to update courses to virtual learning
opportunities and ensure the curriculum aligns with current
standards and issues in the museum sector. This course is the
second in a series of online pilot courses launched in the Fall
2021 and ongoing into Spring 2022.
For more information, please contact learning@museums.ab.ca.