Interactive Art as a Social Binder
Author
Lancor, Theodor-Bogdan
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2012
Submitted on
2012-05-24
Pages
58
Abstract
This thesis examines whether interactive, sound-based art installations can act as a social binder by fostering a sense of unity and group flow in small groups. It builds on literature suggesting that music can induce trance-like states and coordinated behavior, and develops a theoretical framework around musical elements such as patterns, timbre, and ensemble interaction. Guided by this framework, the project designs and implements an interactive installation through multiple iterations, followed by usability tests and public installations. Early results suggest the installation can support connectedness and shared flow, especially among younger participants, while underscoring the need for larger studies with more diverse age groups to validate the effects more generally. Overall, the work points to promising potential for sound-based interactive art as a social catalyst.
Dette speciale undersøger, om interaktive, lydbaserede kunstinstallationer kan fungere som et socialt bindemiddel ved at fremme oplevelsen af enhed og gruppeflow i små grupper. Udgangspunktet er litteratur, der peger på musikkens evne til at udløse trance-lignende tilstande og synkroniseret adfærd, samt en teoretisk analyse af musikalske elementer som mønstre, klangfarve og samspil. Med denne ramme designeres og implementeres en interaktiv kunstinstallation i flere iterationer, som efterfølgende afprøves gennem brugertests og offentlige installationer. De indledende resultater indikerer, at installationen kan understøtte forbundethed og fælles flow, særligt blandt yngre deltagere, men der er behov for større undersøgelser med mere aldersmæssigt varierede grupper for at validere resultaterne bredt. Projektet peger samlet set på et lovende potentiale for lydbaseret interaktiv kunst som social katalysator.
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