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New Directions in Social Participation and Interactive Learning in Museum and Exhibition Design

English Language Course

The future of museums emphasizes social participation and interactive learning. Our course introduces new approaches to museum and exhibition design, focusing on visitor engagement, inclusive design, and creative use of digital technologies.

We will explore modern methodologies like learning styles based on the VARK model and gamification, as well as the role of storytelling in exhibitions. Topics include the concept of the museum experience, immersive exhibits, and effective digital tool application. 

Topics include the concept of the museum experience, immersive exhibits, and effective digital tool application. The course aims to present both theoretical and practical approaches to content creation, environment design in museums, and interdisciplinary collaboration, including developing visitor profiles and conducting museum impact studies.

Course Fee / Application

300 000 Ft + VAT (27%)

Application deadline 2025-02-03
Start 2025-02-14

Why is this useful?

The course highlights how museums and exhibitions can be transformed into inclusive community spaces. By prioritizing social inclusion and cultural diversity, the museum experience not only facilitates individual exploration but also creates shared spaces where various communities can meet, learn, and form connections.

Participants will understand the role museums can play in fostering social dialogue and strengthening community ties. Thanks to the creative application of digital technologies and interactive learning opportunities, participants will acquire methods to create new types of attractive museum and exhibition experiences.

This Course is For You If…

  • You are a museum professional and interested in a new discourse about the future of museums.
  • You want to apply your theoretical and practical design knowledge to shaping museum visitor experiences.
  • You are interested in delving into the process of exhibition design.
  • You enjoy thinking and creating in an interdisciplinary environment.
  • You are interested in the latest digital technological solutions.
  • You are a passionate museum visitor.
  • You are interested in user or visitor experience design.

This Course is Not For You If…

  • You do not like working in teams.
  • You do not consider possible changes in museum visits or do not visit exhibitions or museums.
  • You do not have any design or cultural theoretical or practical knowledge.

Topics

1. Session: Introduction

2. Session: With András Szántó / The Role of Future Museums

3. Session: Visitors

4. Session: Exhibition Context

5-6. Sessions: Exhibition Design in Practice (5th from the designer’s perspective, 6th from the manufacturer’s perspective) 

7. Session: Student Presentations – Case Studies

8. Session: Life After the Opening

Schedule

Theoretical lectures:
8 sessions – every Friday – 15:00-19:00
ONLINE (Zoom)

Workshop:
A 5-day practical workshop in November will be conducted, contingent on the completion of the theoretical phase.

Location:
MOME CAMPUS
1121 Budapest, Zugligeti út 9-25.

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