Introduction to the Metaverse

Join me for a new course on the Metaverse. Your skill and knowledge level doesn't matter. Learn what you have been missing. The course is a new GE course offering at San Jose State University. It counts for an Area V (upper division) course. It will primarily define the Metaverse, how it will impact you and society more generally. Here are some key points as well.

MCOM 118: Metaverse, Society & World-Building (Spring 2025)

Explore the transformative power of the metaverse and its impact on society, culture, and technology in this groundbreaking course. Learn the art and science of creating immersive virtual worlds while understanding their implications for communication, identity, and community.

What You’ll Learn:

The evolution and significance of the metaverse.
Emerging tools for building immersive worlds.
Social, ethical, and cultural considerations in virtual spaces.
The intersection of technology, storytelling, and design.
How to navigate and thrive in the expanding digital landscape.
Cultural diversity within the metaverse and its societal impact.

Course Highlights:

Guest speakers involved in the Metaverse
Collaborative opportunities to design and build your own metaverse environment.
Engage with peers in virtual worlds and game platforms.
In-depth study of how cultural diversity in the metaverse will impact society.

Who Should Enroll? Students interested in digital media, technology, and design. Creators passionate about storytelling in immersive environments. Innovators seeking to shape the future of virtual worlds. Anyone curious about the future of society!

Instructor: Dr. Phylis West-Johnson Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Location: DBH Room 224, San Jose State University Credits: GE 3 Credit Course, Area V Instructor: Dr. Phylis West-Johnson Website: https://www.makerealitynow.com

Spots are limited. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting journey into the metaverse.

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