In Fall 2005 Digital Media undergraduates enrolled in DIG 4526: Production 2 created a variety of documentary research projects using new media. During the course of the semester students learned ethnographic research skills including varied interviewing styles, observational techniques, and historical research. They used their original research as the basis for digital media projects incorporating diverse approaches such as Flash animation, digital storytelling, and interactive Web design. Browse this section of the Cultural Heritage Alliance's website to experience aspects of Central Florida culture including: computer gaming culture, World War II civilian wives, Haitian-American and African-American stories of ethnic conflict, Asian foodways, an artist's aesthetics and motivation, and UCF's first multicultural sorority.
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Explore Chinese, Japanese, and Asian cuisine in this beautifully designed website featuring favorite recipes that you can make...
by
Yoo Seung
Lim, Wilma Miranda, and Thomas Nguyen
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The Caribbean is often referred to as a melting pot of culture; a region where freedom and democracy ring free in the eyes of racism, religion and other conflicts of interest capable of slowly destroying the most powerful nation. How is it that 1st generation Caribbean immigrants arrive to America and are faced with an aggregate degree of culture shock?
by Kevin Clarke |
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Ever wonder what was going on in the States when the men were overseas during World War II? What did everyone do for work? What about fun? A local Brevard County resident shares the story of her life during the War...
by Brenna Martin |
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Explore an unique interactive neighborhood filled with the stories of Haitian and African American students in Central Florida. Enter buildings and pick up objects to find the stories...
by Carolyn Marc |
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Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 21, 1981 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, as the first Multicultural Greek Letter Organization, celebrating culture for almost 25 years. The founders were five women determined to establish an organization that brought together all women...
by Susan Ortega |
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Computer gaming is rapidly growing in popularity across the United States, including Central Florida. Explore this interactive Flash site to hear the stories of two computer gamers and learn about the characters they use in the game worlds in which they play...
by Man-on Chin and Scott Rapp |
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Explore the aesthetic of local artist Donna Dowless, a.k.a. "The Heart Lady". Dowless is an award-winning multimedia artist residing in Orlando, Florida...
by Lauren Dominguez |
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