The first two weeks

By the end, the learner can

• Acquisition negotiation communication: articulates institutional acquisition rationale, provenance concerns, and valuation arguments clearly in negotiations with dealers and donors
• Cross-departmental briefing: presents collection condition reports, deaccession proposals, and strategic plans to board members, conservators, and educators with tailored messaging
• Exhibition installation reports: produces comprehensive written and verbal status reports on artifact safety, condition, and setup problems for curatorial leadership and exhibition teams

Session plan

1. 5 minThe sceneWhere this shows up: studios and media organizations, working with clients, creative teams, audiences. Conditions to expect: creative, deadline-driven, audience-centered. Entry roles this maps to: Actors, Athletes and Sports Competitors, Disc Jockeys, Except Radio.
   • communicates the reasoning behind layout, typography, and interaction patterns to diverse audiences with precision and confidence
   From Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255.00)
2. 10 minRun itPairs. One plays the clients, one plays the Actors. Run the scene for four minutes, then swap. The observer scores against the criteria before anyone discusses it.
   • Tools in play: Graphics or photo imaging software, Desktop publishing software, Video creation and editing software.
3. 10 minObserver scores itScored live against the four levels. The scorer marks what they saw, not what they assume the learner could do on a better day. Proficient is the target for this point in the program: Has functional knowledge of the skill and can apply it properly in specific on-the-job settings.
4. 10 minSwap and re-runClose the loop: what changed between the first attempt and the last, and what would have to be true for communication to hold up on a bad day.