This thesis aims to explore the theory, implementation, and critical aspects of gamification and extended reality employed within the cultural sector. More specifically the impact of gamification and virtualization on the information dissemination by the institutions and what it means for the visitor as well as the challenges that arise with the use of such technologies and potential points of criticism. The role of digitalization of memory institutions will be examined, with a focus on gamification/virtualization from both the museum’s professionals’ experiences and the visitors’ perspectives as well as the utilization of gamification and virtualization for the preservation of cultural heritage. The relevant data will be extracted using semi-structured interviews and conducting a literature study for five modes of virtualization and gamification. The thesis will conclude by summarizing the contribution of gamification and extended reality and highlight the benefits and challenges arising from the implementation of such elements. The main findings showcase that gamification and virtualization are not just generic additions to museum exhibitions, they signify the crossing towards a new type of learning while experiencing culture more critically and shifting the focus not only towards the visitor but also to a new type of visitor.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:uu-506182 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Gkizis Chatziantoniou, Nikolaos |
| Publisher | Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för ABM |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Relation | Theses within Digital Humanities ; 32 |
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