The Effects of the Sound Narrative of an Artistic Installation on Cultural Heritage Learning

Chen, Jiaxin and Wang, Baosheng (2024) The Effects of the Sound Narrative of an Artistic Installation on Cultural Heritage Learning. In: P/References of Design. Cumulus conference proceedings series, 1 . Cumulus Association, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest, Budapest, pp. 1401-1416. ISBN 978-952-7549-02-5

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Abstract

In the realm of digital cultural communication within cultural tourism, visual experiences have traditionally held dominance. However, visual information overload can lead to issues including dispersion of user attention, comprehension difficulties, and constrained imagination. Sound possesses the capacity to enhance attention, cultivate an atmosphere, stimulate the imagination, facilitate deep thinking, and establish intimacy. Despite the potential of sound for cultural heritage communication, research on the impact of sound narration in cultural heritage learning is currently limited. Although some studies have confirmed that sound can enhance the learning experience of visitors at cultural sites, a comprehensive theoretical framework to encapsulate these effects has not yet been established. This study aims to investigate the effects of sound narration on cultural heritage learners through the design of a sound interactive installation based on the Changsha Kiln ceramics. Our aim is to systematically compile these impacts into a theoretical framework. The experiment utilized reflective sessions and observations as the primary data collection methods, based on text and interview data, primarily employing grounded theory for qualitative analysis and supplemented by bloom for quantitative research. Through a three-level coding process, the interview data were categorized into concepts and categories, leading to the proposal of a theoretical framework. The pilot results revealed that, regardless of qualitative or quantitative analysis, sound narration has a positive impact on learners of cultural heritage. We ultimately summarized the effects of sound narration on cultural heritage learners into a theoretical framework, encompassing perceptual, affective, conceptual, connecting, and strategic aspects.

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