Session 1. Developing a topic, selecting content and finding a form

In this session, you will learn brainstorming and mind-mapping techniques to push beyond the boundaries of your topic; as well as practical tools for gathering and organising your research. In addition to developing a compelling theme, it’s vital to consider what shape your project might take and what will be contained inside it. In the second half of the workshop, you will discover different approaches to connecting content and consider a variety of formats that support and reflect your topic.

• What is a curatorial concept: introducing theme, content, form and audience
• Creative thinking and brainstorming techniques
• Tools for organising research
• Ways to approach your topic
• Strategies for bringing content together
• Curatorial formats: different varieties and connecting to the topic

Session 2. Engaging audiences and refining your concept

Who will your audience be? How will they interact with your project? The first half of this session focuses on the audience and their experience. You will learn techniques to understand your audiences better and to, in turn, develop an engaging project for them. The second half of the session is all about honing and refining your project concept. You will learn how to clarify your project so that it can be communicated with ease.

• Who is your audience?
• Field research: techniques for understanding audiences
• Crafting unique audience experiences by considering relevance and meaning
• How to refine and synthesise your research
• Strategies to clarify your curatorial concept

Live captioning will be available during the video conference.