VIRTUALLY HERE - GALWAY 2020 - PDST - CISCO - NUI GALWAY
Jojo was the lead artist on the Virtually Here project, where as part of her role she created CoSpacesEdu VR worlds to inspire the schools taking part.
Virtually Here
The overarching aim of this project was to deepen pupils understanding of their local environment through the use of virtual and augmented reality.
Engaged in artistic and creative approaches to explore their local landscape, Mapped elements of their local environment through the use of 360 degree imaging
Explored and gained experience using VR software, Used their own images, create VR and AR environments exploring their local landscapes from multiple perspectives (past, present and future/fantasy)
The five schools were: Carrabane National School- Athenry, Claregalway Educate Together National School- Claregalway, Scoil Iósaif Naofa- Oranmore, Scoil Mhuire- Clifden and Windfield National School- Ballinasloe.
Through weekly workshops with lead artist Jojo Hynes and assisted by Jennifer Cunningham the pupils and teachers created VR worlds that are showcased on the website
