MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Media, Technology, and Entertainment
2020-23 | Florida Atlantic University
I received a Master of Fine Arts in Media, Technology, and Entertainment from Florida Atlantic University. Specializing in immersive and interactive media, I engaged in coursework that covered various subjects such as interactive media, film production, art history, 3D production, and others. As a graduate student assistant, I worked for the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, assisting the department in website and social media content development. I instructed an advanced undergraduate course named "New Media Narratives," encompassing various new media forms, including podcasts, newsletters, blogs, and more. I also assisted in grading assignments for the "Film Theory" course.
MFA in Media,Technology, & Entertainment
Florida Atlantic University, 2023
Inspired by a strong interest in how media can drive change, my thesis explored immersive journalism and the potential of virtual reality as a tool for more empathetic and engaging narratives. The thesis provides insights into the evolving landscape of IJ and its potential to reshape journalism.
Coursework
3D VIDEO GAME DESIGN
In this course, I learned the basics of 3D video game design and development and how to produce 3D media assets for interactive simulations and serious games. I designed a Tank game as well as another game on Unity game engine that incorporated shooter, platformer, and role-playing mechanics. The course included discussions of other concepts and principles of game development such as player-centric design frameworks like MDA (Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics) and flow theory. Elements of a video game such as- collision detection, terrain sculpting, game object modeling, GUI-HUD design, audio editing, scene lighting, using first-person and third-person controllers, character development, real-time particle effects, UV texturing and normal maps, were also discussed in class.
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360 VR VIDEO
I produced a 360 video to support my thesis. The video can be viewed in 360 using a VR headset or on Youtube in 2D.
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