We are thrilled to share the proposals selected for the Spring 2021 Immersive Learning Curriculum Innovation Initiative. Led by Maya Georgieva, Director of Education Futures/XReality Center, the faculty and students in the courses are prototyping, building experiences, meeting and collaborating in social virtual worlds. During the course of the spring semester faculty and students are […]
The mission of the XReality Center is to collaborate with faculty and students across the university and beyond in advancing the use of immersive media for teaching, learning and research. We offer workshops, open hours, individual consultations and social events. We work with faculty on developing and integrating immersive and emerging technology into the curriculum. […]
Here’s a comprehensive list of virtual tours you can take with from the comfort of your own home. A fantastic resource and a wealth of travel, geographical and historical knowledge to incorporate into your days and teaching. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. This famous American art museum features two online exhibits through Google. The […]
In May, we continued the XReality Center series of online meetups on zoom and experimented with social VR platforms. With students graduating this month we decided to bring in experts who are actively working in the XR industry. In a conversation led by the XReality Centers Director Maya Georgieva we engaged with students from all […]
This April the XReality Center launched its first series of virtual XR Meetups connecting VR and AR enthusiasts from all corners of The New School. Students and faculty from Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School College of Performing Arts, and The School of Public Engagement came together each Friday […]
Join us this Friday, April 10th for the inaugural XR Meetup organized by the XReality Center at The New School. Jump on Zoom to connect with fellow enthusiasts from all corners of The New School and talk VR, AR and MR. Maya Georgieva and Tomas Correa will kick-of with a conversation about social VR, we […]
We are excited to see the amazing lineup from The New School students and faculty projects featured at the annual NYC Media Lab Summit. NYCML’19 will hoss demonstrations of emerging media and technology prototypes, each created by talented faculty, students, and startups from across the City’s campuses. At the Lab’s signature science fair, attendees will […]
The XReality Center welcomes students, alumni, and faculty to participate in our Fall 2019 events. We offer hands-on workshops, open hour explorations, collaborative playgrounds, and special events with artists, performers and designers working in immersive mediums! Our team at the XReality Center hopes to provide The New School community with resources in the areas of […]
We are excited to share with students and faculty the new addition of VR/MR headsets and 360° cameras in the XR Lab. The XReality Center owns a variety of tethered and wireless headsets that now include the HTC Vive Pro, HTC Vive Focus, Oculus Rift S, Oculus Quest, and the Magic Leap. The potential of […]