Introduction of folk musical instruments through different medium and their effectiveness


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Creator/Artist: Supriya Dutta

Category: Interaction Design

Document: Design Research

Batch: 2017-2019

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2009-2018

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Uday A. Athavankar


Detailed Description

Lack of awareness and practitioners of the folk musical instruments are identified as the major reasons for their decreasing popularity among the masses. From the insights received from the user interviews, we tried to look for opportunities for the introduction of the same to a younger generation of audience. We took the help of three different mediums: a book, a slide presentation and a game, and tried to check their effectiveness in introducing attributes, properties and the method of construction of these instruments. The aim of these prototypes was to help children identify various instruments and create a knowledge base about the same. We tested the learning outcomes of these prototypes with 4th standard students. Students tested with multimedia feedback (game and slide presentation) showed better learning outcomes. Engagement with the former resources was more than the latter.