The Master of Museum Studies (MMSt) program is delighted to show off Museum Studies Capstone Projects from 2025.
In the full year Capstone Projects course, teams of MMSt students collaborate with partners from the cultural and heritage sectors on a variety of exciting and innovative projects. The partners propose the project idea and outcomes, and the teams manage, design and develop the projects, from the ground up to implementation. The teams are mentored by Professors Maggie Hutcheson and Irina D. Mihalache.
From Silence to Sound: Tuning the Auditory Experience
Created in collaboration with TIFF, this exhibition explores how sound effects, music, and even silence shape the audience experience and resonate long after the credits roll. It examines the the vital role that effects and compositions play in shaping popular culture and shows how sound can be the bedrock of cinematic experiences.
Co-curated by MMSt students Liz Sullivan, Lana Zagorac and Devin de Silva, From Silence to Sound will be featured in the TIFF Lightbox Film Reference Library from March 27, 2025.
In Motion: Dance on Campus
Step into a world where rhythm, history and creativity intertwine! In Motion: Dance on Campus is a dynamic exhibition created by Master of Museum Studies students, Rachel Stephens, Abigail Irvine and Wenyi Shi as part of their capstone project course. In collaboration with Dance Collection Danse, Hart House, the Institute for Dance Studies and the Faculty of Information, the exhibit explores the rich history and vibrant presence of dance on the University of Toronto campus.
You are invited to see dance not just as a form of performance, but as a practice that transcends boundaries of background, skill, and purpose. Dance of various styles has been performed on the University of Toronto campus by students, staff and community members for over a century. In Motion: Dance on Campus opens Mar 20 – Apr 30, 2025, and celebrates the many ways movement connects, inspires, and expresses life at U of T.
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