Xerxes
One cannot help help but draw parallels between Xerxes remarkable career and that of Medici University’s legendary artist and DJ NSANE.
March MUses
Is it just me, or has March in SL been mind-bogglingly artistic? Yes, mind-bogglingly is a word, I looked it up!
Here at LEA23’s Medici University the creative vibe is electrifying the air, and there’s always something going on, collaborations and classes and lots of discussions in between.
Anthea Sharp: The Writer’s Journey
On March 29th, 2015, USA Today bestselling author, Anthea Sharp slipped on her e-gloves and helmet, powered up her Full-D sim, then opened a portal to a little piece of her fantasy realm, Feyland, residing at Medici University. For an hour she talked of her experiences in publishing, the writing process, as well as taking questions from the audience.
Pharaohs and Paperclips
Today I decided to make an artwork starting with just a couple everyday objects: an old business card and two kinds of paper clips. I placed the clips in a simple pattern on the card and snapped a photo with my iPad. I think there is a time in almost …
Creativity Next Door: Elle Thorkveld
I peeked into Elle Thorkveld’s studio and was immediately drawn to her art pieces, a collection of “Glitch Art.” Elle was kind enough to quench my curiosity and told me all about it!
Creativity Next Door: Fanny Vermont
Fanny Vermont’s Photo lighting workshop on Saturday was a big hit, and after the awesome MU gang were exposed to a bunch of tips and tricks (and shared a few of their own), I figured it would be a good time to shine the light on the artist behind the camera.. …
Life Drawing Videos
Studio Art 12 – Life Drawing – If you’d like more life drawing practice, here are some great video resources featuring many poses you can practice from.
Studio Art 12: Life Drawing, Class Notes
Notes and sample activities for Studio Art 12, a 2-hour life drawing class in the Medici University life drawing studio at Tullia-9.
Aurora (VestaAurora)
Aurora has been in Second Life for almost three years, now, and while she has been an active builder, her W.B Yeats tower at Medici University is her first art project.
Photography 66: Photo Lighting Workshop
Many of us take photos and, no matter if they’re RL or VR, photography is always about light. In Photo 66 we’ll look at how to create and use light in SL.
Nebulosus Severine
Meet the MU artist, Nebulosus Severine. Nebulosus Severine has been creating art in Second Life for nearly ten years. Story by MU’s Myra Wildmist!
This Magic Moment
We have an incredible opportunity here at Medici University. Let’s build a maker-university filled with sharing and community.
A Campus Takes Shape
Medici University is only 9 weeks old, yet so much has already happened. A Brief History of MU We received the 6.5 hectare LEA23 land grant on 1 January ’15. The first couple of weeks were spent thinking about what size would be optimal for Learner Studios (back in January …
Studio Art 12: Life Drawing
Studio Art 12: Life Drawing, is for all levels with no experience required. Develop your skills at drawing from live avatar models.
Artificial Brains at MU
Did you know there was an epidemic at MU? It’s an artificial brain epidemic.
Story submitted by MU’s Veyot!
Highlights at MU
Its been an exciting week at MU!
Check out the Medici University article featured in REZ Magazine!
Curriculum Design (Week 2)
This week we operationalize our “Goals” through the details of our “Curriculum Design”. Let’s plan out the specific learning activities that will lead to our goals.
Creativity Next Door: Neeva Torok
For someone who inspires people to climb up high towers of collaborative work, Neeva Torok is an incredibly down to earth artist! I had the pleasure of meeting Neeva as she was spending her lunchtime “tinkering” with prims, and after our brains were done high-fiving over our common love for community spirit, old-school primming, and M.C. Escher’s work, I got to ask her a little about her project at MU..
Kinesiology 88: Treadmill Dance Aerobics
Kinesiology 88 is a semester-long course where MU Learners can balance all their art & culture creativity with some kickass moved on the dance treadmill. All skill levels welcome.