Engagement in Architecture Exhibitions: Education and Curation

Bachelor Level 2 SWS / 3 ECTS
Course held by Sarolta Ilona Szatmári and Annie Thao Vy Nguyen
AR20036

What makes an architecture exhibition engaging for visitors? What makes an exhibition participatory? How can visitors deepen their understanding and reflect on the exhibition's topics?

This seminar is the continuation of the Bachelor thesis EXHIBIT EXCHANGES: The Pedagogical Potential of Inquiry-Based Social Visits at Architecture Exhibitions. It lies at the intersection of multiple fields: critical architecture curation and education, museology, and pedagogy.

In this seminar, we will explore different methods of engaging exhibition audiences through lectures, including insights from The Participatory Museum by Nina Simon, as well as through excursions to various museum events in Munich. These activities will prepare us to engage with the new exhibition Visual Investigations at the Architekturmuseum der TUM, where we will conduct a brief critical analysis of the exhibition with a focus on visitor experience and engagement, drawing on the knowledge gained throughout the semester.

The seminar will conclude with a team-based proposal of experimental strategies to enhance visitor engagement and learning at the exhibition. A fun final session of hands-on experimentation within the exhibition will allow us to test these proposed strategies.

We look forward to learning and reflecting with you!

Kick-off: Thursday, 24th October 2024, 11:30 - 13:00
Time: Thursdays, 11:30–13:00
Place: Seminar room 0340 B
Language: English