The fall 2009 semester introduced Active Worlds to students in the seminar, “History and Theory of the Art Museum” (ART428/HONR300). In this course, student teams are required to research, curate and design a hypothetical art exhibition within a museum space. Traditionally, students have constructed museum models with plywood, foam core and photocopies of art objects. In fall 2009, students designed, built and furnished their museums with artworks in the virtual environment of Active Worlds.
Hear May Chang, head of library information technology services; Preminda Jacob, assistant professor of visual arts; Kenneth Miner, laboratory teaching assistant; and Benjamin Hong (ART428/HONR300 student) as they discuss their experiences.
The presentation will be Wednesday, March 24, noon, in the Engineering building, Room 023. For more information and to register, click here.
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