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Description: In this talk, Professor Swartz will discuss possible ways in which VR technology can be used as an educational tool. He'll explain that by using VR technology, students can travel vast distances and visit elusive places, take a stroll on the moon, or shrink down to a microscopic size to explore a blood vessel. Michael currently teaches 3D digital modeling, 2D and 3D animation, virtual reality and game art in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth.

Michael Swartz is an award-winning digital artist specializing in 3D animation, visual effects and game art. Michael's career in the visual arts has evolved from canvases and paint to complex character rigging, lighting and animation for TV, film, games and virtual reality. His intersecting interests in science and art fuel his passion for 3D animation and influence his work in 360°, high-dynamic range spherical photography. Michael currently teaches 3D digital modeling, 2D and 3D animation, virtual reality and game art in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth.

Contact Information: Amy Shapiro, ashapiro@umassd.edu