The document summarizes an evaluation of audio-visual elements at a mining museum. Visitors observed and analyzed exhibits including a lode model, animation on tin formation, a stope model, and a film on Geevor mine. They determined that the elements effectively engaged and educated visitors with a few suggested changes like adding more labels and descriptions. Overall, the evaluation found the museum successfully conveyed knowledge about mining processes through informative and engaging audio-visual elements.

1. On-Gallery Evaluation Audio Visual Elements

4. Geevor Film Big Bang to Lode Lode Model Stope Model Content Actual footage from mines History and downfall of Geevor Processes of mining Brief/ simple run through of the formation of rocks/tin. Text for both minerals and broader display to back up information on film. Shows veins of mines and major mine shafts. Lights up and raises up to display cross-section of shafts and tunnels. Brief description of methodology. Explains terminology and describes processes. Artefacts and images maintain interest in exhibit. Context Paints the story of mining in Geevor Backs up the information given on the tour well Shows how tin is made as a base metal. Concise text on minerals about origin and type. Other text on Cornwall as broad topic. Shows what comes from the earth. Base knowledge of mining. Shows how mineral rich the area is and the exploitation of the landscape. Shows the extent of mines in the earth. Gives scale of mining operation. Shows tins uses in society. Shows how aspects of mining operate. Gives human aspect through images and background detail. Text concise and informative. Quality People can see mining in action. You can see the machinery from the tour working, even the pieces that are missing. Good length though young children might lose interest. The text and theory is given substance and reality by the footage Modern animation and appeals to youth and people who do not want to spend a lot of time reading. Content is clear and understandable Simplifies the process of tin formation Modern. Simple to use. Good instructions. Large images of people help visitors to empathise. Well presented and easy to follow. Purposeful images that directly relate to model. Easy to read and absorb. Puts theory and words into action

6. Lode Model Big Bang to Lode Stope Model Geevor Film General Labelling on the cross section to show scale. Manual start – prevents walking in half way through. Clearer narrator. Louder. Lighting on the tin Lode to show what miners are drilling for. Stick of dynamite in hole to show purpose of Stoping. Change angle of man to show all equipment etc. Not targeted at children, a bit longwinded to keep a child interested. Information Brief textual description inside to ensure people attach theory to images . Overview The Model displayed the range and characteristics of Lodes in an interesting way. Information provided was sufficient in detail and quality. Detailed yet simple. Not overwhelming in the background knowledge of tin. The Model is engaging, but a bit isolated, we found if text or an audio description was accompanying it, the model would convey information much more easily. No real issues with the film. A concise 25 minute film providing information on all aspects of Geevor.

7. LODE MODEL Main suggestions for improvements are: Show the scale of the cross-section . Have more labelling on the model itself.

8. BIG BANG ANIMATION Again 100% of people agreed that the Big Bang animation was engaging and interesting and the film was supported sufficiently by the surrounding exhibit. Main suggestions for improvement are: Change the voice over. Increase the volume of the animation. Have some way of enabling the visitors to start the film when they get to it rather than having it playing constantly.

9. STOPE MODEL 90% of people said that the model added extra value to the exhibition. Main suggestions for improvement are: Put information about the stoping process inside the model so you cannot miss it. Change angle of the man in the model so visitors can see the equipment. The way it is makes it difficult to see what is behind the man. Put better lighting in the model.

12. The signs situated around the site are often vital to the experience of the visitors, for if they cannot find the museum, they cannot learn from or enjoy the exhibits

13. Small signs, such as this portable signpost, are useful for directing visitors around the site since they can relocated, easily altered, and do not require any damage to the ground. Large permanent signposts would be unsympathetic to the whole ambience of the site, whereas small unobtrusive signs are perfect for the job.

14. Clear signs, like this one on the side of the museum, are easily followed, enabling the visitors to quickly find their way to the exhibits. The map shown previously is ideal, since, for a site of this size, you can easily guide yourself around the site without confusion. The appeal of this site is its authenticity, and it upholds this in the freedom that visitors are given in their ability to roam the site. There are no strict paths to adhere to, and people can wander where they want (within reason) and experience the mine without stringent restrictions.