The relentless creative behemoth that is the University of Western Australia's 3D Art & Design Challenge continues its journey, with another large number of entries and interesting judging results. The full results can be read below, but the other noteworthy aspects are the creation of the UWA-BOSL Amphitheatre, a space "dedicated for not-for-profit Art, Education & Charity … [Read more...] about UWA Art Competition: April Winners
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UWA Art: March winners and a three-year continuation
The University of Western Australia continues its 3D Art and Design Challenge, announcing the March winners. All those details are replicated in full below thanks to the indefatigable Jayjay Zifanwe and the UWA in SL blog. What's even more impressive is the announcement that the UWA have agreed to fund the monthly competition for a further three years, to the tune of a million … [Read more...] about UWA Art: March winners and a three-year continuation
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. The US-based Global Kids are holding a Winter 2010 Roundtable on Virtual Worlds and Nonprofits on Monday April 12, from 12-1pm PST (7-8am on Tuesday 13th AET) on MacArthur Island in Second Life. The purpose is presentations from six nonprofit organisations on "their initial explorations of Second Life and other virtual worlds, and how they are thinking of integrating these … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Linden Lab CEO’s art show in Second Life: UWA scores again
Linden Lab CEO Mark Kingdon / M Linden isn't the sort of guy associated heavily with Second Life's burgeoning art scene. So it's a little surprising to find out he's about to have his first art exhibition. What's less surprising, at least to me, is that the exhibition will be occurring as part of the University of Western Australia's presence in Second Life. I've said … [Read more...] about Linden Lab CEO’s art show in Second Life: UWA scores again
UWA’s Machinima competition: beauty and success
On Monday the University of Western Australia in Second Life had a bash to announce the winners of its MachinimUWA Challenge. What started out as a L$10,000 prize ended up as L$215,000 thanks to the entries being viewed by the University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson. You can view each of the entries below, with the descriptions all provided by the UWA's resident … [Read more...] about UWA’s Machinima competition: beauty and success