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
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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