Introduction to the Eco-Dream Hunts VR Workshop at Kenyatta University
In February and March of 2025, Kenyatta University hosted the Eco-Dream Hunts VR Workshop. This special event brought together students from different areas, like Arts, Design, Film, and Architecture. The goal was to explore how technology, storytelling, and sustainability can work together.
The workshop lasted three weeks and was organized by Narratologies. During this time, students had the chance to create VR treasure hunts that focused on rivers and their cultural importance in local communities.
The project helped students create exciting VR experiences using the latest tools. They learned by doing hands-on work, designing 3D virtual worlds with Blender, a free 3D modeling software. This allowed them to bring their ideas to life in the virtual world.
They also learned 3D scanning techniques, which helped keep physical objects safe in digital form, ensuring they are preserved for the future. In addition, students explored the Unity Game Engine to create interactive VR environments, where users could interact with and explore the story.
In the end, students shared their creations on spatial.io, making their VR experiences available to people all over the world. The goal was to spread the message of sustainability.
During the workshop, students attended talks and presentations by experts. These covered topics like storytelling, VR development, and digital preservation. The sessions gave students clear steps for creating VR experiences and helped them gain useful skills through hands-on learning.
The Power of Technology
The workshop also offered help and support at the Kenyatta University Creative Centre (KUCC). Here, students got advice to improve their projects and solve problems they faced during development.
The Eco-Dream Hunts VR Workshop was led by three expert researchers from Narratologies. Each brought their own knowledge and skills to the event. Their hard work and guidance helped the students learn a lot. As a result, students gained important technical skills and learned more about the role of rivers in local communities and the world.
This workshop shows how technology, sustainability, and storytelling can work together. It gave young people the chance to help preserve cultural heritage while also exploring new possibilities in virtual reality.
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