Early this morning I began to work on my first assignment of my ART 1010 class, which included starting this blog and making an avatar in a virtual world called “Second Life”. At first, the avatar part part was quite confusing, but interesting in it’s own way at the same time. After picking one standard avatar out of about the 10 options the website shows you, you are then “teleported” to a central hub where a dozen other avatars are sent when they begin their second lives. Once there, I personalized my avatar (this is the part that got tricky) by choosing different outfits and hairstyles. I couldn’t understand how to really perfect myself into an avatar. The clothes were all to skimpy or just plain weird, and the website lacked hair options. Eventually, I got my avatar to a point where I looked presentable and teleported to the virtual BGSU campus. I have been walking around the virtual campus, but have yet to find other class mates. I’m still trying to get the jist of it and where I am going. Hopefully that will come sooner rather than later.
I think this class will be quite interesting, and challenging all at the same time. I am definitely not used to Mr. Fontana’s way of teaching, but I am willing to try it! This is my first time to Second Life and BGSU Canvas, which so far I like. Only time will tell on this one…
Before I go, I included a screenshot of my first time at BGSU Campus on Second Life. Like I said, I am new to this BGSU Canvas thing, including BGSU blogging, so forgive me of my terribly small screenshot. Adios!
