Patrick Pennefather

• Associate Professor, Department of Theatre and Film, University of British Columbia (UBC)
• Faculty in Residence, UBC Emerging Media Lab (EML)
• Contributor to the Master of Digital Media (MDM) Program (UBC, SFU, BCIT, ECUAD collaboration)
• Extensive career spanning over 250 productions across Canada, U.S., Europe, and Asia
• Specializes in sound design, interactive experiences, and digital media

Meeting Notes

TRANSCRIPT: Pennefather at Fench AI Night

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UBC Emerging Media Lab Partnership

Research Interests

• Mixed reality environments and spatial audio
• Hybrid performances in theatre and dance
• Collaborative user experiences across devices and disciplines
• Generative AI in artistic creation
• Analysis of artistic processes for deeper insights into creativity
• Public-facing VR and AR projects
• Immersive technologies in education

Key Projects and Initiatives

Shakespeare XR

• Reimagining Shakespeare's works using AR and VR technologies
• Utilizes Chat GPT and motion capture to bring Shakespearean characters to life
• Aims to provide new perspectives on historical literature through digital innovation

Emerging Media Lab (EML) Projects

• Leading integration of teaching content into existing courses
• Exploring directed study opportunities with Sauder School of Business