Published: Jan. 25, 2019

Next VR boothÌý Ìý ÌýÌýChris Bell

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ NEXT is headed to Denver and we hope to see you there! Please join us for an interactive evening and stop by CMCI’s virtual reality booth for a demo by students and faculty.

  • Event begins:Ìý5:30 p.m.
  • Location:ÌýSheraton Downtown Denver
  • Cost:Ìý$25 per person
  • Ticket includes unique food pairings with beer and wine crafted by CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ alumni
  • Children (18 and under) and students are free with valid ID Ìý

Experience virtual reality with CMCI

Explore virtual and augmented reality and learn how our students develop and use these technologies.

Dr. Christopher BellÌý(PhDMediaSt'09)

An accomplished media scholar, Pixar consultant and TED speaker, Christopher Bell uses media artifacts to discuss social issues that might otherwise be awkward to navigate.

"Pocahontas and Moana Fist Fight in My Imagination"
Do characters in movies look like you, your neighbors or your co-workers? What about the books you read? Do they inspire your daughters or your sons? Race, gender and class all intersect with children's media and Dr. Bell will break it down, including how who tells the story influences what the characters look like and how the story is told.