The educational multimedia industry finds itself competing with computer games to engage young minds. Students now expect advanced visuals and interactivity - even when it comes to learning about ancient history!
Tom Chandler and Andrea di Castro discuss the educational potential of interactive virtual spaces, using as a case study 3D graphic and animation material supporting Monash archaeological investigations at Angkor, Dakhleh Oasis (Egypt) and Kashgar of the Silk Road.
This forum was held at the State Library of Victoria on 4 September 2007.
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Tom Chandler is a lecturer and PhD researcher in the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. He has a degree in fine arts and archaeology, experience as an art director in the interactive design industry, and his research interests include virtual heritage and archaeological visualisation. Tom has participated in five archaeological field seasons with the University of Sydney’s Greater Angkor Project in Cambodia and also recently with the Dahkleh Oasis Project in Egypt.
Dr Andrea Di Castro teaches Archaeology of the Indian Subcontinent at the University of Melbourne and at Monash University, where he is associated with the Monash Asia Institute. He has participated in many archaeological projects in Italy, Nepal and Australia.
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