Felter, Sarah [Author], Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. Exhibition and Experience Design [Degree granting institution], Cowan, Brenda [Thesis advisor], Felter, Sarah [Author], Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York. Exhibition and Experience Design [Degree granting institution], and Cowan, Brenda [Thesis advisor]
Department: Exhibition and Experience Design., Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 84-08., Advisors: Cowen, Brenda., Committee members: Marwitt, Dan; Lyons, Christina; Carlson, Brooke., This document is divided into two sections. Part One addresses theory and Part Two tests that theory through an exhibition design project. Part One examines memory as an artifact that can be viewed and explored in museums. The theory being explored is that of utilizing different collection methods within exhibition design to generate the same accessibility that comes from person-to-person storytelling. It looks at studies that display the fallibility of memory and its incredible subjectivity while also acknowledging the need for nuance while studying history., Part One outlines the impact of losing individual history and stories of fringe communities when not utilizing collection techniques. Through professional interviews, the positive impact of commemorating community figures and utilizing oral history techniques is highlighted, ready to be implemented into design., Part Two illustrates the techniques for collecting history within an exhibition context. It considers the scope of the audience who would be interested in this topic and that the audience is potentially one of the main contributors to exhibition content. The applied project is designed to 100% DD status, it contains all of the needed elements of an exhibition including: graphic design, 3D visitor design, content design, and design documentation.