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Can VR games save the forest?
Can gamification shed light on how we can protect our forests? In the workshop "Can VR games save the forest", we will creatively tackle the urgent and complex issue of deforestation and learn new skills in a playful way!
The documenta Institute and the Natural History Museum Kassel invite artists, researchers and anyone interested to take part in the 5-day workshop. Together we will develop a VR game experience that deals with the critical issue of deforestation. On this immersive journey, participants will learn how to create captivating stories using cutting-edge technologies such as photogrammetry, remote sensing data and 3D scanning.
We will dive into the world of ecological environmental monitoring and learn how these advanced tools are helping to protect our fragile ecosystems. Led by the director of the Natural History Museum Kassel, Prof. Dr. Kai Füldner, multimedia artist Artem Konevskih and Dr. Tamara Bodden, participants will embark on a research journey into the local forest. During this excursion, they learn how to collect the data needed to create a 3D model of a space. Finally, they develop a scenario and a prototype for a computer game. The results of the workshop will be exhibited as part of the "Forests" exhibition at the Naturkundemuseum Kassel, which will open in November 2023.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to contribute to the protection of our forests through the captivating world of gamification! Let's make a difference together and drive change.
Registration via Google forms or via e-mail to: office[at]documenta-institut[dot]de
Registration deadline is August 30, 2023.
The workshop will be offered in English and German. Students of the University of Kassel can receive credits for successful participation.
Organized by the documenta Institute in cooperation with the Natural History Museum Kassel