Through my particular research and area of investigation I have learned of the rich and untapped vein of potential employment for students through the developing world of immersive technology.
Through exploring the educational and networking potential of Second Life and other virtual spaces with a view to opening up this immersive technology to our researchers, artists [...]
The biggest challenge we face as developers of Virtual World Environments is skills - or rather the lack of them. Experience in Maya is invaluable - particularly when its combined with an understanding of the limitations and possibilities of platforms like Second Life and OpenSim.
I agree Dom. The more I explore, I'm finding the possibilities within the virtual realm are full of promise, especially for students with 3D modelling skills.
They may be preparing for a career in Games Design but as the future unfolds, they'll find that their abilities can also be put to use in the creation of virtual spaces, which will be very much in demand. They're inadvertently preparing for a world that some of them are not even fully aware of yet.
The potential of employment for design students through virtual environments
The biggest challenge we face as developers of Virtual World Environments is skills - or rather the lack of them. Experience in Maya is invaluable - particularly when its combined with an understanding of the limitations and possibilities of platforms like Second Life and OpenSim.
Its good to see Uclan taking a lead on this.
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They may be preparing for a career in Games Design but as the future unfolds, they'll find that their abilities can also be put to use in the creation of virtual spaces, which will be very much in demand. They're inadvertently preparing for a world that some of them are not even fully aware of yet.
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Future of the 3DWEB
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