Hung-Min Chang

Curatorial Education Reimagined: A Team-Based Learning and Augmented Reality Approach

Hung-Min Chang – Hsuan Chuang University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan

Abstract:

This study explores the integration of Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Augmented Reality (AR) in an exhibition planning course designed for undergraduate students in a college of art design. Curatorial education frequently faces challenges in fostering both collaborative skills and practical curatorial experience. This study addresses these issues by implementing TBL to enhance cooperative learning among students while AR technology provides an interactive platform to enrich both audience engagement and exhibition impact. The study was conducted over a single semester in 2023 and employed TBL as a structured approach where students worked in teams to plan, design, and execute a hybrid exhibition that combined physical displays with AR-enhanced elements. This dual-format exhibition allowed audiences to engage dynamically with the artworks, elevating the art experience and broadening the scope of curatorial possibilities. Data were collected through observations, student reflections, peer assessments, and project assessments to evaluate the effects on student learning outcomes, teamwork skills, and curatorial competence. Significant findings indicate that integrating TBL and AR improved students’ collaboration abilities in curatorial contexts. Teamwork strengthened interpersonal skills and enabled students to overcome individual limitations, collectively tackle challenges, and embrace diverse learning opportunities. Students displayed enhanced creativity in utilizing AR to transcend physical boundaries, enriching the exhibition’s interactivity and educational value. This study underscores the potential of combining TBL and AR to advance curatorial education by merging curatorial concepts with hands-on digital tools. This approach provides a compelling model for art education institutions seeking to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculum to prepare students for the evolving demands of curatorial and design professions.