6B023E - Creative Access in Museums and Galleries 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B023E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Creative Access in Museums and Galleries | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Becky Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Heloise Godfrey-Talbot, Emily Bull | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100476 - health and social care | 100493 - applied psychology | 101361 - creative arts and design |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 30 | 40 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To equip students with knowledge and practical skills to design and implement creative access solutions for museums and galleries, supporting high standards of professional practice.
To encourage students to apply principles, ethical approaches to accessibility, and develop values informed by social model of disability and universal design, developing values-driven approaches that demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in diverse cultural contexts.
To provide opportunities for students to create accessible artworks and resources for exhibition, strengthening artistic identity while building confidence in applied, work-based learning that responds purposefully to community needs.
Content Summary
During this module, you’ll explore how creative practices can enhance accessibility in cultural spaces. You will learn to design and produce resources that make museums and galleries more inclusive, with a focus on visitors who are Blind or partially sighted. Topics include touch tours, the social model of disability, and principles of universal design, whilst developing and applying knowledge of Four Modes of Listening. Through practical workshops, critical discussion and working with industry partners, you will develop accessible artworks and interpretive materials for exhibition in a museum setting. This module encourages you to think creatively about removing barriers and promoting equity, contributing to your broader understanding of how art can support wellbeing and inclusion within professional settings and your own arts practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Independent self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 56 |
| Summative Assessment and preparation | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 116 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Deliver socially conscious creative access experiences in museum and gallery contexts, demonstrating critical understanding of inclusive, ethical, and safe practice. |
| LO2 | Develop and apply advanced creative skills to produce accessible artworks and interpretive resources that demonstrate inclusive and socially conscious practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework (Asynchronous) | The chosen assessment— digital documentation of the created access resource artwork for exhibition in a museum or gallery—is designed to reflect authentic professional practice within the Creative and Therapeutic Arts sector through the documentation of artwork and creating an access resource that responds to a brief. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Asynchronous) | ✔ | ✔ | |