Date of Graduation
Winter 12-14-2018
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Museum Studies
First Advisor
Marjorie Schwarzer
Second Advisor
Fraidy Aber
Abstract
This Capstone explores the potential for museums to be agents of social change in their communities through exhibition interactives that promote civic engagement. Derived from two linked movements of the progressive education pedagogy and the community-centered museum, these interactives allow museums to take an active role in their communities. Three recent case studies that encouraged and empowered their visitors to take action in their communities are analyzed. This analysis reveals key factors that enabled the three institutions to collaborate and co-create with community members to create these interactives. The implementation of such interactives presents the museum studies field another method with which to create spaces for dynamic interactions and contribute to building healthier communities.
Recommended Citation
Khadka, Angeera, "Calls for Action: Exhibition Interactives as Method to Promote Civic Engagement in Community-Centered Museums" (2018). Master's Projects and Capstones. 872.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/872
