Following and reflecting upon emergent communication technologies and the activities, discoveries and processes of the Emergent Media Center at Champlain College.
Other in process or completed projects: VT Archeology site, Breath-biofeedback Game, Campus Compass, Info Lit, Visualize Burlington 3D-Google Maps, IBM Virtual Worlds
Please join us for an MFA Open House! Meet Program Director Ann DeMarle, MFA faculty, staff of the Emergent Media Center, and current MFA students. This is a perfect opportunity to find out more about the MFA in Emergent Media program and answer any questions you may have. A representative from Graduate Admissions will also be present to talk about the application process. Refreshments will be served. An optional tour of the Emergent Media Center in Winooski will take place at approximately 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Hauke Family Campus building, Room 005 (Building #25 on campus map)
Champlain College campus, Burlington, VT
Parking is available in campus lots and surrounding streets. You do not need a permit to park for this event.
Please RSVP by contacting Kathleen Ray at (802) 383-6602 or kray@champlain.edu.
Senator Patrick Leahy introduces the BREAKAWAY panel at Vermont 3.0 Tech Jam on Friday, October 15. Following his speech, students from the Emergent Media Center discussed the development of the game, from research and pitching at UN headquarters to crunch, launch, and beyond.
The EMC was involved heavily with the Vermont 3.0 Tech Jam this year: Students presented about the BREAKAWAY game development process, MFA students talked about their choice in program and outlook on emergent media, Ann DeMarle talked about the future of education and technology, while Tech Jam visitors could try out EMC student created media and games!
Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center is proud to be a part of this year’s VT Tech Jam presented by Dealer.com! It is the Vermont 3.0’s 3rd annual fair and is described as “the ultimate job fair.”
The idea behind Vermont 3.0 is to raise awareness and promote opportunities in the technology field in Vermont. Hosted at the Main Street Landing building (on the Burlington waterfront), Vermont 3.0 is an excellent way to introduce students and professionals to the potential of a tech career in Vermont.
The EMC will be presenting Breakaway and showcasing a wide array of other video games and media, while offering an exciting and interactive experience for everyone. Senator Patrick Leahy will be giving opening remarks at the BREAKAWAY panel on Friday morning at 10:30am. A panel of current MFA in Emergent Media students will also speak about their choice of graduate program, while Ann DeMarle will speak on the future of technology and eduction. Our full schedule of programming is as follows:
Vermont 3.0 Tech Jam, Fri. & Sat. Oct. 15-16, Main Street Landing, Burlington
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Ongoing programming (Fri. 10a-5p, Sat. 10a-3p ongoing, except when other EMC sessions in progress):
Emergent Media Showcase - hosted by the MFA graduate and undergraduate students at Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center. Discover, interact with, and imagine: play electronic games that provide more than entertainment value; “fly” through Burlington in 3D with Google Earth; explore the “guts and bolts” of technology. Showcased projects are the creation of Champlain College’s undergraduates, MFA students, and faculty engaged at the Emergent Media Center.
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From Zero to Hero: the Process of Game Development (Friday, October 15th 10:30a – 11:15a and 1:00p – 1:45p)
Champlain College Emergent Media Center student developers led by Creative Director and Project Manager Lauren Nishikawa. How do you go about creating a game changer? Where do you start? What talents do you need? How does everyone work together? Explore the process of game development with the Champlain College students developing the game, BREAKAWAY – a game about preventing violence against women, which has been played by young people all over the world.
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“Shifting Paradigms: An exploration of the exponential change brought about by technology” by Ann DeMarle, Professor and Director Emergent Media Center at Champlain College (Saturday, October 16th 10:30a – 11:30a)
A look at the rapid speed of change in technology and media. How is the Emergent Media Center redefining education to positively impact careers and community?
Target Audience: Professionals/Adults/Career Changers (1:00p – 2:00p) “Why an MFA in Emergent Media?”
Panel discussion of current MFA students, led by MFA Assistant Director and Instructor Ken Howell. Graduate candidates reflect on their choice to pursue and their thoughts about innovation in communication technologies.
We are excited to share with you a news clip about BREAKAWAY, produced by Channel One News. Channel One is the leading television news network for teens nationwide. Their mission is to "inform, educate and inspire by making news relevant and engaging for young people and sparking discussion around the important issues impacting youth today."
Chapter 2 of BREAKAWAY is now live! Don't worry, if you haven't played Chapter 1 yet, you'll play that first so you don't miss any of the story. Head on over and see what all the buzz is about!
The Emergent Media Center is now accepting applications for a number of job openings for the Fall 2010 semester. Applicants MUST be Champlain College students. There are Work-Study positions, as well as Non Work-Study and Internship positions.
Please use the links below to reference full job availabilities and descriptions, as well as specific application procedures. Note: a cover letter, resume, and often times a portfolio of work is required to apply.
All questions and applications should be directed to Lauren Nishikawa, EMC Project Manager: lnishikawa [[at]] champlain [[dot]] edu.
We receive a very large number of applications and will not be able to interview everyone who applies. Interviews will be conducted throughout the beginning of the semester. Please submit your application documents early to be considered for a position. Do not wait!
A list of our job openings (many have multiple openings):
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Vermont to Sonsonate, El Salvador. The BREAKAWAY message
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