Digital Dispatches Application

…for Digital Dispatches, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order to support as many Digital Dispatch proposals as possible, some proposals may be partially funded. To apply for funds, please fill out the form below. Be sure to provide as much detail as possible about the conference,…

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Vinicius Marquet’s β€œTell Me a Secret” Workshop

…A Matter of Bits” exhibition in the Stedman Gallery, will lead this workshop as part of an experience-sharing project between communities. Participants will graphically depict secrets shared by people in the Netherlands. At the end of the workshop, participants will be invited to anonymously share their own secrets in order

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Well Played: Bioshock Infinite

…number of scenes during which they must navigate the fictional world of Columbia and its deep-seated racism. We’ll discuss two scenes, “Raffle Park” and “Fraternal Order of the Raven,” and how they implicate the player in the racial dynamics of Columbia. Those attending will have an opportunity to both play…

Spring 2017 Digital Studies Courses

…specifically Unity, an incredibly popular, free-to-use game engine. Even if you have no interest in designing games, you will see your favorite video games in a whole new light!   50:192:302:90 Deconstructing and Designing the ‘How-To’ in the Age of Google and YouTube Prof. DeCarolis Online (Hours by Arrangement) Opportunities…

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Well Played: With Those We Love Alive

Each semester, the Digital Studies Center hosts a series of Well Played events during which students, faculty, and staff discuss and play videogames. These events are based on the ETC Press Journal, Well Played, and they encourage close readings of game mechanics and narratives. Well Played sessions are free form,…