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Virtual Worlds as Digital Playgrounds for 21st Century Art Education
Lilly Bieler ( RL: Lilly Lu)Kristy Handrick (RL: Sandrine Han)
MadFencer Zane (RL: Matt Etherington)Juniper Catnap (RL: Vanessa Zuniga)
Shulamite Artful (RL: Wendy- Marie Marshall)
Northern Illinois UniversityMarch 12, 2010
for VWBPE 2010
3D VWs provide unique possibilities for 21st Century Art Education
Frameworks
Integrated Teaching Model
Student Reflections
Learning journey as resident, builder, and artist
Reflection as a Second Life Resident
• Strange new World● New social norms
● Moderate learning level
● Chose an avatar based on personal desires
Reflection as a Second Life Builder
• Different from current art programs previously used
● 3-Dimensional in a Virtual Space
● Tried to explore ways to build beyond class requirements
Reflection as a Second Life artist
• Acceptance– Real life art versus Virtual life art
• Successful context and meaning
• Proper Exhibition
Reflection as a Resident:Virtual Identity
• Limitless options allows for exploration of identity• Real life demographics are masked, allowing for
anonymous simulation• Possible new stereotypes emerge: Noobie vs. Veteran
Reflection as a Resident:Immersion
• Immersion allows for deeper connection with content• Immersive Virtual Environments engage learners on
multiple levels
Reflection as a Builder:Learning How to Build
• Relatively simple when compared to other 3D modeling software, such as 3d Studio Max
• Mega Prims offer great solution for large builds, but don’t give you credit for being the creator
Reflection as an ArtistUse in the art classroom
• Students can create their own 3D sculptures, or upload 2D works into second life
• Teaches students about 3D modeling
• Can explore works of art and museums otherwise unavailable or too costly in Real life
• Students can and host live events & virtual gallery showings of their work
The island above The sea
arTisTs: Frances Kim maTThew Thaden
wendy- marie marshall
shalom world
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shalom world’s:music cenTer
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