In how many ways does digital media touch your life? If you stop and take a look around, you might be surprised. We are bombarded with digitally generated information in nearly every aspect of our lives. How do we take gadgetry to the next level and make digital communication truly work for us?
The Center for Media Design at Ball State University is a research and development facility focused on the creation, testing, and practical application of digital technologies for business, classroom, home, and community.
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Insight and Research: Consumer Mapping StudyThe second round of observations has begun for the Video Consumer Mapping Study, commissioned by the Council for Research Excellence. Observations are currently being conducted in Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle, and Chicago.
IDIAA Members Create Performance Art
The Muncie Max Users Group, featuring members of the Institute for Digital Intermedia Art and Animation (IDIAA), will be focusing on creating performance-based sonic and visual art throughout the local community. Stay tuned for details on how you might experience one of these unique performances!
IDEE Collaborates with Criminal Justice Students
The Institute for Digital Entertainment and Education (IDEE) and 10 students from the Department of Criminal Justice are teaming up this fall. Students will use existing juvenile justice cases to develop educational and training assets that have the potential to bring about positive changes in the lives of children and their families.
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Ball State Rocks!
YouTube and U.S. News have teamed to create a contest called "
Why My School Rocks." IDEE has submitted a video! The contest will run through the end of October, and the winner is selected based on the number of views their video has received. Bookmark IDEE's video about My Name is Jerry, and watch it every day! Let's win this contest!
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The Brown Bag Lunch Series is Back!
The Institute for Digital Intermedia Art and Animation's (IDIAA) popular Brown Bag Lunch programs have returned and have relocated to the Atrium Gallery in the Art and Journalism Building. The September 26th event featured Andy Beane, animator and assistant professor of art at Ball State. Brown Bag Lunches are held on the last Friday of each month and feature various educators from the digital art and media community. The next Brown Bag Lunch will be held on October 31 and will feature Maura Jasper.