The Learning Games Lab is the research space for the development work done by the department. NMSU Media Productions creates educational media, including games, interactive websites, and video (DVD and web-delivered). TheLearning Games Lab was created as a place for games developers to test their games throughout development. Games consultants (youth and adults) come to the lab during the summer and school year to engage in learning about gamedevelopment, and to consult with developers on character design, usability, and level design of games.
Media Productions has recently completed "Science Pirates: the Curse of Brownbeard" a freely downloadable game for mid school science learners. It guides students through experiment design, including hypothesis formation and identification of variables. It is available at http://www.sciencepirates.org.
Currently, Media Productions faculty and staff are working on several projects, including short games and animations on math concepts for mid school students (some are already available at http://www.mathsnacks.org), several projects on food safety for different audiences, and a national exergames initiative through which they are research impacts and effects of games that encourage physical activity, and providing outreach information to program leaders who want to use exergames (more information at http://www.exergamesunlocked.org .
Hi everyone...Last call for participation in this week's Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries Town Hall in Las Cruces this Thursday. Breakout sessions will be:
- Developing Strategies for Education in Film and Digital Media
- Opportunities in Film
- Building effective Groups and Associations that help connect South and North
- Opportunities in Digital Media
If you haven't registered yet, please do at the link below -- space is limited.Also in Las Cruces (more info below):Wednesday (10/7) @ 7:00 PM: NM Filmmakers and New Visions Program Info SessionThursday (10/8) @ 5:30 PM: IATSE 480 Post-Town Hall Networking ReceptionSaturday (10/10) @ 1:00 PM: New Mexico Women in Film Membership MeetingOpportunities to meet, discuss and work with others in our media industries have been an important part of New Mexico's growth so far. I hope you'll have a chance to participate.EricFrom: Shipley, Pahl, EDD
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:59 PM
Subject: Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries Announces Town Hall Meeting in Las Cruces
For Immediate Release Contact: Rochelle Bussey
September 9, 2009 505-476-5604
Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries Announces Town Hall Meeting in Las Cruces
SANTA FE – The Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries will host a town hall meeting to gather input on the future of the state's burgeoning film and media industries. The event is free and open to the public and will be held from 1:00 to 4:30 PM Thursday, October 8th at the Alma d' arte Charter High School in Las Cruces.
"This is an opportunity for the Council to get direct input from the public so that we can help update Governor Richardson's plan of action." said Chairman Michael Kaye.
The event is being held in association with the High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico. The schedule includes a listening session, three break-out strategy sessions and a final wrap-up session.
Participants registering online will have an opportunity to help identify breakout sessions from a list including Opportunities in Film; Opportunities in Games, Modeling and Simulation; Building Connections between South and North; Building effective Groups and Organizations; and Developing Education Strategies – or they may suggest their own.
Pre-registration is suggested, as space is limited. To pre-register, visitwww.altmedianm.org. Those who cannot attend are encouraged to submit their comments at the online form as well.
Event schedule is as follows:
12:00 – 1:00 PM On-site check-in and registration
1:00 – 2:30 PM Council Introduction and Listening Session
2:45 – 4:00 PM Break-out Sessions (Topics to be determined)
4:15 – 5:00 PM Wrap-up Session
5:30 – 7:00 PM Following the Town Hall, IATSE 480 will host a post-event networking reception. Location: Meson de Mesilla, 1803 Avenida de Mesilla. Phone number: 575-525-9212; web: www.mesondemesilla.com
The Alma d' arte Charter High School is located at 402 W. Court Avenue (downtown Las Cruces in the historic Alameda Neighborhood District between Alameda and Court Avenue), in Las Cruces. For more information on the Town Hall event, please contact Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries Executive Director, Rochelle Bussey atrochelle@nmfilm.com or call 505-476-5604
The Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries was created in 2003. Its mission is to explore new methods to nurture filmmaking, digital and interactive media in New Mexico; serves as an advisory resource for the Governor and the New Mexico State Film Office; provides a network of working professionals to assist emerging filmmakers and interactive media artists; and acts as ambassadors to promote a positive image of film and the economic and cultural contributions of filmmaking and digital media in New Mexico.
The High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico provides leadership that fosters the retention and growth of technology in Southern New Mexico. A 501C (3) non profit formed in 2003, the Consortium has established itself as an active force in advancing the vision of making Southern New Mexico a regional technology leader and a national center for technical excellence.
The Alma d' arte Charter High School at the Court Youth Center is a pioneering arts-based secondary school serving a diversity of learners through a rigorous academic and integrated arts program. It opened in 2004. Directions can also be found on their website: www.almadarte.org.
Also, don't miss the free Las Cruces informational session about New Mexico Filmmakers Program and how to prepare a New Visions 2009 application with Program Director, Trish Lopez:
Wednesday, October 7th – 7:00pm | Las Cruces: CMI Theatre in Milton Hall on NMSU Campus
Space is limited, so please call (505) 476-5600 to reserve a seat or for additional information. Applications can be printed online at www.nmfilm.com or picked up in person at the NM Film Office at 418 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM. Deadline for applications is October 16, 2009.___From New Mexico Women in Film:NEW MEXICO WOMEN IN FILM LAS CRUCES Meeting:
WHO: Women (and Men!) in film: producers, directors, editors, designers, actors, technicians, students & support services
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th 1PM TO 3PM
WHERE: ON THE CAMPUS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
IN THE CREATIVE MEDIA INSTITUTE THEATRE, MILTON HALL
WHAT: AN ORIENTATION & INVITATION TO NEW MEXICO WOMEN IN FILM LAS CRUCES
NMWIF is a volunteer association of women (and men) in all areas of film production, dedicated to supporting filmmakers and their communities. The new Las Cruces Committee of NMWIF will serve Southern New Mexico, starting in Las Cruces/Doña Ana County, helping to create jobs, education, training and networking opportunities for its members and associates, and, in turn, helping to create local film jobs, supporting the growth of the art, craft and industry of film and creating revenue in this area.
Meet Old and New Friends – Come See What It's All About – Spread the Word.
MORE INFO & RSVP at: MuirStudio@comcast.net or MuirStudio.com or 575-521-6261 or P.O. Box 13639, Las Cruces, NM 88013
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Governors Council on Film & Media Industries
Town Hall in Las Cruces | October 8th
Info at: http://www.altmedianm.org
Eric Renz-Whitmore, Program Coordinator
ARTS Lab
GC: 505-993-6884
office: 505-277-2253
cell: 505-227-1086
http://artslab.unm.edu
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Domefest is Coming! (9/25-27)
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Eric Renz-Whitmore, Program Coordinator
ARTS Lab
GC: 505-993-6884
office: 505-277-2253
cell: 505-227-1086
http://artslab.unm.edu
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