Virtual Reality play “Briefly About the Universe”

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif">The goal of this project is to produce a Virtual Reality Science show “Briefly About the Universe” and distribute it to the school audiences using a mobile Virtual reality kit consisting from four 15-20 min segments which will deal with one scientific topic. The content of each part will be developed in collaboration with leading experts in the field – scientists, science teachers and performers. School children will also be involved for test demonstrations (and creative workshops.)&nbsp; The four sets will be built in a studio pavilion and after the rehearsal stage the shows will be tested with a live audience of 30 schoolchildren per episode. The four shows will be recorded in the 360 degree 3D VR format allowing to add the interactive and CGI parts later, in post-production. This stage will be executed by partners from Norway - <em>Stargate Media</em> which is one of the leading companies working with the Virtual Reality technology in Norway. When VR production would be completed, the show runners will distribute the product in classrooms all over Latvia. The kit of VR headsets and controllers will provide the interactive VR experience for up to 30 people at a time. Children age (9-15) will take their first steps in the Virtual Reality world and learn about scientific phenomenon in creative and immersive way. The project is aimed at promoting the natural sciences and encouraging imagination and creativity in children. Besides the VR product, an additional methodology material will be provided for the teachers in order to facilitate the discussion and further elaborate on the scientific topics presented in the show. </span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

Norwegian company Stargate Media is one of the leading companies working in the field of VR in Norway. They have more than 10 years of experience working with the 3D immersive technology. Stargate Media was an important collaborator throughout the project as it provides the technical and creative know-how of VR content development and production. The VR market globally is growing 18% per year, so the competency gained during this project has a potential of long lasting positive economic effect. This will serve as a competitive advantage for our cultural sector in the region.

Project partners

• Stargate Media Donor project partner· Norway