It’s Capstone season! And the Master of Museum Studies (MMSt) program is delighted to show off their students’ capstone projects.
In their 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, while the student teams manage, design and develop the projects, from the ground up to implementation.
The students 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 popular culture and shows how sound can be the bedrock of cinematic experiences.
In Motion: Dance on Campus
Step into a world where rhythm, history and creativity intertwine.
In Motion: Dance on Campus celebrates the many ways movement connects, inspires, and expresses life at the University of Toronto. It explores the rich history and vibrant presence of dance on the U of T campus where, for over a century, students, staff, and community members have brought diverse dance styles to life.
Munitionettes: Women at Defence Industries Limited
Stay tuned to this page as more Capstone Projects will be added as they open soon.
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