An official blog from Centre for Digital Media, Vancouver
Written by Fang, 2021 Cohort
Have you ever felt overwhelmed when your English teacher tried to introduce the passive to you in high-school, by explaining all its uses in one class… … Continue readingCognitive overload – an inevitable problem in digital age
Written by Ruby, 2021 Cohort
When developing a project in digital media, no matter what kind of end product it will be, the core process and works for the preproduction stage are exceedingly similar for various types of projects. Throughout the process, common mistakes can happen in the team with limited experience. … Continue readingProject Development: Common Mistakes and Approach
Written by Nima, 2021 Cohort
Despite increasing numbers of older adults accessing the Internet, fear of making mistakes and wider concerns about their social responsibility are among the reasons why many older people are still rejecting digital technologies. … Continue readingA Digital Divide Still Exists
Written by Taoan, 2021 Cohort
As Pre-MDM students, 5 of us who are currently in Vancouver went on our first Field Trip last Friday with our two instructional assistants. Our destination was Gulf of Georgia Cannery, which is located in the Steveston historic site. … Continue readingThoughts of the first Field Trip in pre-MDM
Written by Octavia, 2021 Cohort
I love to stand in a strange place where nobody knows me, where I can take off my mask and just be myself, and all I have to do is enjoy the view and relax. That’s what traveling can bring me. I used to be a tourism lover until the pandemic era came, and everything was paused. However, modern technologies brought me a new idea, what if I can use digital media to make a trip happen? … Continue readingUsing digital media to make tourism happen during the Pandemic era
Written by Dong, 2021 Cohort
Two weeks ago, I became aware of ethnicity & race from a routine pre-mdm Bootcamp. Actually, I used to be confused about the differences between them, but now there is a clear distinction in my mind. … Continue readingFragmentary thoughts: ethnicity & race
Written by Dong, 2021 Cohort
As we all know, programmatic advertising based on algorithm technologies can match the perfect man whose interests, cognition, and identity are consistent with the products or services that advertisers want to sell, so as to realize the maximum consumption targeted by advertising, which is a normal thing in the digital era. … Continue readingFilter bubbles in programmatic advertising: homogeneity of feed ads leading to a bad outcome
Written by Nima, 2021 Cohort
Martin County deputies make their way through the swamps of Northern Palm Beach County, looking for Victor Peel. The Palm Beach County sheriff’s office activates its new drone and eventually has them in its sights. … Continue readingHow Advanced Technologies are Changing Law Enforcement
Written by Octavia, 2021 Cohort
With the rapid development of digital media, using mobile devices to post clips or streams has become a new trend. People enjoy the social profit from spreading viral videos or chasing clout, but always ignore the potential harm to others. … Continue readingReflections on the Phenomenon of Clout-Chasing Brought about by the Digital Era
Written by Taoan, 2021 Cohort
What elements make a video game that attractive? I have reached a conclusion based on my personal experience: Without consideration of personal preference and graphics, it is easy to play (maybe some of them even hard to master) … Continue readingPersonal Perspective of Common Engaging Features of Video Games