Between snapshots and avatars: using visual methodologies for fieldwork in Second Life

Authors

  • Paula Roush London South Bank University
  • Ming Nie University of Leicester
  • Matthew Wheeler University of Leicester

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4101/jvwr.v2i1.413

Keywords:

Second Life, photography, immersive virtual worlds, education

Abstract

For a Digital Photography degree Second Life presents a unique teaching and learning environment. It is one of the most photographed 3-D Immersive Virtual Worlds with snapshots (digital images) of its residents and locations circulating abundantly online and in the media. Crucially, in addition to offering its own photographic tools, it is a rich social space with many possibilities for art-based photographic research. However, in spite of the large community of educators now working in Second Life and the increasing number of universities extending their presences in-world, pedagogical frameworks to bring art and media students for fieldwork in Second Life are still relatively rare and educators wanting to explore creative approaches may find themselves in a situation similar to other

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Published

2009-03-06

Issue

Section

Interactive Online Exhibits and Demonstrations