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Dakoda Bloom 3D Lamp | Think 3D, Design 3D, Print 3D Project | Spring 2025

Dakoda Bloom 3D Lamp is a stunning fusion of art, technology, and imagination — designed and brought to life by Dakoda as part of Prof. Bennie Ansell’s Spring 2025 Digital Media class at HCC. This project is part of the Think 3D → Design 3D → Print 3D journey, where students turn big ideas into real-world objects using VR design tools and 3D printing technology. Dakoda’s “Bloom Lamp” is more than just a lighting piece — it’s a vibe, a story…

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2024 HCC State of the College: To the Metaverse and Beyond

Welcome to the 2024 Houston Community College State of the College. This year’s theme is “To the Metaverse and Beyond.” After discussing several key initiatives for 2024-2025, Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., shared HCC's leadership role in the development of virtual reality technology for education and discussed the impact the metaverse will have on society, business and education. The event also featured remarks by the HCC Board Chair Dr. Cynthia Lenton-Gary. …

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Eureka Lamp: Think 3D, Design 3D, Print 3D

Turning Ideas Into Reality with Think 3D, Design 3D, Print 3D One of the most exciting parts of working with students is seeing their ideas come to life. Our Think 3D, Design 3D, Print 3D initiative, a collaboration between Art+Design and the Reality Collab, is a perfect example of how creativity and technology combine to produce something extraordinary. Take the Eureka Lamp by Erin Nelms, for example. It started as a concept in Gravity Sketch, where Erin designed the lamp entirely in VR,…

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Fashion FSHN-2432

FSHN-2432: Advanced Pattern Drafting using CLO3D FSHN-2432. Maria and Josh, students in a fashion design course, are excited about the future of fashion. They are captivated by the opportunities presented by digital fashion, specifically through the use of avatar creation platforms like Ready Player Me and digital garment design software like CLO3D. Their class, led by Professor Anna Chasovskaya, is providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in this emerging field. They…

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Melinda Laszczynski "Snack Work" Reception Recap

HCC Visual Arts recently held a reception for the works of Melinda Laszcynski. The reception took place at West Loop campus, and uses watercolor to create a diary of the lockdown months. Produced by Randall Williams and broadcast February 16th, 2024 on Stafford METV.

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Pirates of the Commedia - Spring 2024 Drama Production

Guns, and Swords and Pirates Oh My!!! Audiences experienced a romp thru early New Orleans with Mardi Gras, comedy and adventure on the high seas. In this clip, HCC Drama Professor, Gary Snider explains the history behind the Spring 2024 Production. Produced by Randall Williams and broadcast April 26th, 2024 on Stafford METV.

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A Mid-Semester Week of Reality

We start the week on Monday with a new floor after returning from Spring Break. This floor makes the lab more inviting, and we are very thankful to our campus administrator for their unwavering support. That same day we hosted the HVAC Project Design Class where they kept working on designing an HVAC Commercial system for our Culinary Arts building. We then hosted the Interior Design portfolio class and when they began creating their avatars for the Reveal24. Right after the same day, we…

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Latino cARTographies panel

The History Speaker’s Series proudly presentsLatino cARTographiesDr. Pamela Quiroz and a panel of experts from the University of Houston’s University of Houston's Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies will describe the development and use of Latino cARTographies, a visual digital archive that provides an alternative way to access art and experience culture. Attendees will also be able to experience the interactive board. Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024Time: 12:30-2:30…

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Immersive ESOL Project: 2 Years Later

Melissa Villamil's class visits the Reality Collab to delve into the Immersive Space she created in collaboration with the Reality Collab.