Virtual reality (VR) is often in the news today, but is it just a gimmick? Is it being used effectively in liberal arts colleges, in museums and at heritage sites? Three panelists will discuss their experiences, challenges and hopes for VR within their fields. What kind of careers does VR offer in this area? Then, they will open the floor for questions from the audience. Register for the event here.
Panelists:
- Kaelin Jewell (Barnes Collection, Philadelphia)
- Anthony Masinton (Buildings Archaeologist Heritage Sites)
- David Neville (Grinnell College, Iowa)
- Presider: Jon Chun (Digital Humanities, Kenyon)
The panel discussion will be followed by an open house and reception in the Visual Resources Center in the Gund Gallery from 12:10 - 1 p.m. Talk further to the panelists and explore the interior of the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey and other sites using the latest VR headset.
Generously sponsored by the Mesaros Fund, the Art History Department and the following departments and programs at Kenyon: anthropology, biology, chemistry, IPHS, mathematics, neuroscience, and special funding from the Gund Gallery, the Career Development Office, and the Center for Innovative Pedagogy.