Heritage through pixels : digitization of Ghana’s cultural heritage with the aim of increasing engagement and participation amongst the youth
department or school: Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of (Okanagan)
data provider: DSpace
degree campus: UBCO
creator: Kpedekpo, Barbara
issued: 2024-12-10T18:48:35Z
issued: 2024
related degree: Master of Arts - MA
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: “Heritage Through Pixels” is an interdisciplinary exploration that examines the intersection of cultural heritage, digital technology, and education in Ghana. This digital humanities project addresses the critical discussions surrounding the transmission and participation of cultural heritage in Ghana, the evolving role of technology in education, the transformation of storytelling practices in the digital era, and the creation of digital solutions that account for users' technological constraints in Ghana. The central research question investigates how digital technology, particularly smartphone technology, can be harnessed to promote the transmission and engagement of cultural heritage among Ghanaian youth. Contrary to the belief that digital technology alienates Ghanaian youth from their culture due to their increase engagement with digital technology, this research reviews and challenges this misconception. It incorporates the principles of minimal computing, which emphasizes accessible, resource-efficient digital approaches that reduce technological barriers, enabling a broader participation in digital humanities projects. This thesis presents a culturally resonant alternative that utilizes familiar digital tools in Ghana to foster a meaningful connection with cultural identity among the youth. The project introduces Digital Storytelling (DST) as an arts-based method, using ArcGIS Story Maps to create an interactive and engaging digital platform centered on Ghana’s bead-making arts—a vital aspect of the country’s cultural heritage. Through this platform, the project demonstrates how digital storytelling can serve as an effective medium for cultural heritage engagement and participation. This project embodies a multidisciplinary approach essential for addressing the complexities of cultural heritage transmission in the digital age by designing digital solutions that consider users' technological constraints, leveraging the digital proficiency of Ghanaian youth, …
aggregated CHO: https://circle.library.ubc.ca/rest/handle/2429/89815
note: HERITAGE THROUGH PIXELS: Digitization of Ghana’s Cultural Heritage with the Aim of Increasing Engagement and Participation Amongst the Youth by Barbara Kpedekpo B.A Culture and Tourism, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2019 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS in THE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies) (Digital Arts and Humanities) THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (Okanagan) December 2024 © Barbara Kpedekpo, 2024 ii The following individuals certify that they have read, and recommend to the College of Graduate Studies for acceptance, a thesis entitled: HERITAGE THROUGH PIXELS: Digitization of Ghana’s Cultural Heritage with the Aim of Increasing Engagement and Participation Amongst the Youth submitted by Barbara Kpedekpo in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. Dr. Suzanne Gott, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Supervisor Dr. Neha Gupta, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Supervisory Committee Member Dr. Hussein Keshani, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Supervisory Committee Member Dr Karis Shearer, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies University Examiner iii Abstract “Heritage Through Pixels” is an interdisciplinary exploration that examines the intersection of cultural heritage, digital technology, and education in Ghana. This digital humanities project addresses the critical discussions surrounding the transmission and participation of cultural heritage in Ghana, the evolving role of technology in education, the transformation of storytelling practices in the digital era, and the creation of digital solutions that account for users' technological constraints in Ghana. The central research question investigates how digital technology, particularly smartphone technology, can be harnessed to promote the transmission and engagement of cultural heritage among Ghanaian youth. Contrary to the…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
date issued: 2025-02
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0447448
language: eng
degree discipline: Interdisciplinary Studies
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: University of British Columbia
rights: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
rights URI: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
scholar level: Graduate
contributor: Gott, Suzanne
type: Text
identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/89815