If I were a shape, I’d be a hexagon, a form that embodies a sense of order and balance. It is a reflection of my desire for stability and harmony in a world characterized by chaos. The tea green color, #D0F0C0, reinforces the feelings of calm and safety, a soothing…
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3D Environments
I know I may sound like a broken record, and like every other student who starts this class, but this quarter was the first time Ive ever created 3D objects (on purpose anyway). It is an experience I don’t think I’ll forget. Learning about all the different 3D applications took…
Key Development and its Success
Ive learned so much through the quarter. 3D design wasn’t something I thought would interest me but being able to create like that and see it come to life is very cool. The Key to Success was the second 3D object I made this quarter and one I was able…

Storytelling and The Heros Journey
Using The Heros Journey, in my experience, became a creative way to learn new Media things. Digital storytelling won’t be any different. The Heros Journey with Professor Brock blurs the line between virtual and real worlds and really creates an active engagement both in-world and out-world. It has truly empowered…
Digital Environments
We are all trying to balance a million things, trying to manage our time between work and life, finding balance. The rise of virtual work has presented a sort of win-win; flexibility alongside autonomy. Working virtually has some benefits to work-life balance. This shift allowed for virtual collaboration, working together…
Journey into the Valley
The “Uncanny Valley” is a concept that describes the unsettling feeling we experience when encountering something that appears almost human, but not quite. This phenomenon, first proposed by roboticist Masahiro Mori in 1970, suggests that as the similarity between a human and an artificial entity (like a robot or a…
Checklist- The Heros Journey Previs and Prototyping
2. Audience and Market:This project is for prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, and the Second Life community. This project is a valuable resource for navigating college life. Offering different ways to connect with the colleges culture and resources. 3. Medium, Platform, and Genre 4. Join a Journey In this…

Relaxation Sanctuary
Going through the craziness of life you tend to get more interested and involved in the workings of mental health and wellness. The rise of virtual environments has come and continues to grow, with that, so does therapeutic healthcare. Particularly anxiety and trauma. My own observations and research has led…
Dress for Success; The Dragon Prince
A fantasy animated Netflix original series that follows two human princes, Callum and Ezran. They are thrown into this epic adventure to fix a mistake their dad, the king, made. Something about killing a dragon and stealing its egg. They then make an unlikely alliance with an elven assassin named…
Media 196 Blog
Thought Provoking 3D OASIS in Ready Player One is a massive, immersive virtual reality world. The author is amazing at describing it and portraying how it is more than just a game. People live, work, learn, and socialize within the OASIS. It’s an escape from reality for many, especially Wade,…