Explanatorium Exhibit Volunteer

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Explanatorium Exhibit Development Volunteer

As member of an all volunteer exhibit creation team, you will participate in all phases of the design and construction of both physical and virtual based exhibits that engage, inform and inspire visitors. The exhibits will be first implemented in the creation of the first permanent collections space called an "Explanatorium" that will focus on the primary purpose and research activities of the Terasem Movement Foundation’s Lifenaut Project for a general audience.

As a design team member you will collaborate with the Explanatorium Volunteer Chair and other team members. Tasks include researching ideas and materials for 3 physical and 3 virtual exhibits, recommending solutions, the use of design and construction techniques to produce desired visual effects and the creation of an educational exhibits.

We want you on our design team especially if you are;

• Imaginative and creative
• Have technical drawing skills, an eye for shape and colour and be able to think in three dimensions
• Have good communication skills
• Are able to use computer-based design programmes
• Have a keen interest in art and design.

The exhibition design process can be divided into five distinct phases:

• Concept Development
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Final Design
• Construction Documents

The output of the design process:

• Fabrication
• Installation

Desired Volunteer Experience, Skills/Qualifications:

Past experience in museum education, exhibit planning, art/technology installations, VR programming, and creation of visual/audio mixed media displays will be valued.