BLOW 09 Second Life Workshop

The Gartner Technology Group has predicted that by 2011 80% of all Internet users will have a presence in a virtual world, like Second Life, and already we are seeing a massive take up in social media and 3D virtual environments.

Over two evenings of the BLOW 09 Creative Arts Festival we will introduce you to the inner workings of one of the most exciting, and creative online virtual worlds on the Internet, Second Life. In a series of 3 x 2 hour workshops you will learn the basics of communicating, 3D designing and building and the power of Linden Scripting Language.

You will then complete the workshop by taking part in a focus group that discusses your experience, identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the platform, and what further things you can do to improve your creative experience. This focus group will contribute to a unique piece of international research into creative collaboration and innovation in Second Life and will prepare you for an exciting game we are launching following the workshop. Participation is open to any individuals, no experience of Second Life is necessary.

Pete Rive is Founder / CEO of LaunchSite. Pete is a futurist who has been researching and consulting in innovation, knowledge management, and collaboration since 1999. He has 25 years experience in film and TV production and post-production, and has worked in new media, including virtual reality for the last ten years. He is currently enrolled as a PhD candidate, researching innovation and knowledge collaboration in Second Life.

Pete is a PhD candidate at Victoria University School of Design, his primary supervisor is Associate Professor, Dr. Lalita Rajasingham, from Victoria University's School of Information of Management, and secondary supervisor Associate Professor, Dr. Aukje Thomassen, of Massey University's College of Creative Arts.

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Second Life, A Virtual Workshop: Pete RiveDATE: Mon 16 Nov - Tue 17 Nov  TIME: 5pm - 7pmLOCATION: OnlineCOST: FreeENQUIRIES:g.vanmelle@massey.ac.nzBOOKINGS:g.vanmelle@massey.ac.nzNOTE: Places are available at Massey University Wellington computer lab. Contact Gerbrand van Melle to book a place.
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