Author: JD

BE OPEN Academy Poll. Best offline programme in Performance Design in Europe

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Performance Design and Practice course available from University of the Arts London, UK has won in our online poll about the best offline programme in Performance Design in Europe.

The other entries in the poll were:

  • Design for the Performing Arts by Aalto University, Finland
  • Design for Performance by Birmingham City University, UK
  • Theatre and Performance Making by Iceland Academy of the Arts, Iceland

Sketching from the Imagination: Anime & Manga

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Editor: 3dtotal Publishing

This jam-packed installment in the popular Sketching from the Imagination series explores the work of anime and manga artists from around the world, celebrating 50 talented creators with a passion for these vibrant cornerstones of Japanese pop culture.

Discover rarely seen sketches, drafts, and works-in-progress by hand-picked traditional and digital artists from creative industries around the globe. From kawaii characters to futuristic robots, from magical knights to dystopian cyberpunks, this captivating volume gathers hundreds of inspiring images that will delight any enthusiast of anime and manga.

Find out more about Sketching from the Imagination →

Creating Characters for the Entertainment Industry: Develop Spectacular Designs from Basic Concepts Paperback by 3dtotal Publishing (Editor), Kenneth Anderson (Artist)

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Engaging and informative, Creating Characters for the Entertainment Industry: Character Design for Animation, Illustration & Video Games is an inspiring and informative exploration of how popular professional character designers take the basic concept of a character in a production brief and develop these ideas into an original, high-quality design.

Suitable for student and professional character designers alike, this book focuses on how to approach your designs in ways that ensure the target audience and production needs are met while still creating fun, imaginative characters.

Find out more about Creating Characters for the Entertainment Industry: Character Design for Animation, Illustration & Video Games →

BE OPEN Academy Poll. Best Animated Backgrounds in After Effects Tutorial by SonduckFilm

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4 Motion Background Design Techniques in After Effects video offered by SonduckFilm has won in our online pole about the best animated backgrounds in After Effects tutorial by SonduckFilm. Learn how to create repeated lines, popping pluses, big circles, and how to frame your background.

The other contestants in the pole were:

  • 3 Seamless Motion Graphic Backgrounds in After Effects
  • 3 Types of Animated Backgrounds
  • 5 Trendy Animated Backgrounds in After Effects
BE OPEN: NFTs In Education: A Revolutionary Way of Learning Pt.2

BE OPEN: NFTs In Education: A Revolutionary Way of Learning Pt.2

JD

NFTs in education offer a range of benefits, from security and interactivity to verification and flexibility. While there are some challenges to adopting NFTs in education, the potential applications of the technology are promising. As technology becomes more widespread and accessible, we can expect to see more educational institutions using NFTs to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for the digital age.

Benefits Of NFTs In Education

NFTs offer several benefits to students and educators, including:

  • Security: NFTs are tamper-proof and cannot be replicated, ensuring that educational certificates and other important documents are secure.
  • Interactivity: NFTs can be used to create immersive and interactive learning experiences that are engaging and fun for students.
  • Verification: NFTs make it easier for employers to verify the authenticity of a candidate’s credentials, reducing the risk of fraud.
  • Flexibility: NFTs can represent anything from educational certificates to collectibles, making them versatile and applicable to a wide range of use cases.

Challenges In Adopting NFTs In Education

While NFTs offer several benefits, there are also some challenges in adopting them in education, such as:

  • Technical expertise: Creating and managing NFTs requires technical expertise, which may be a barrier for some institutions.
  • Cost: Developing and implementing NFTs can be costly, which may make it difficult for smaller institutions to adopt them.
  • Integration: Integrating NFTs with existing educational systems and processes can be challenging, particularly in larger institutions.
  • Standardization: Currently, there is no standardization for NFTs in education, which can create confusion and uncertainty.

Future Of NFTs In Education

Despite these challenges, the future of NFTs in education is promising. As technology becomes more widespread and accessible, we can expect to see more educational institutions adopting NFTs. Some potential future applications of NFTs in education include:

  • Personalized learning: NFTs can be used to create personalized learning experiences tailored to individual students’ needs and interests.
  • Digital portfolios: NFTs can be used to create digital portfolios that showcase students’ skills and achievements, making it easier for them to demonstrate their abilities to potential employers.
  • Micro-credentials: NFTs can be used to create micro-credentials that represent specific skills or knowledge areas, making it easier for students to demonstrate their expertise in a particular subject.
  • Decentralized learning: NFTs can be used to create decentralized learning environments that are not tied to any particular institution or organization, enabling learners to access educational resources from anywhere in the world.

Final Thoughts

NFTs in education offer a range of benefits, from security and interactivity to verification and flexibility. While there are some challenges to adopting NFTs in education, the potential applications of the technology are promising. As technology becomes more widespread and accessible, we can expect to see more educational institutions using NFTs to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for the digital age.

BE OPEN Academy Poll. Best online Pixel Art course by Udemy

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According to the visitors of the BE OPEN Academy platform, Complete Beginners Guide to Pixel Game Art is the best online Pixel Art course by Udemy. Learning game art can be difficult. You not only have to draw but you have to learn software. This course demystifies that process. In it you will start out with the very basics of simple asset design. Then to more challenging subjects like tiles and tile sets as well as modular 2D art for mobile games.

It has gained more votes than other online courses in Pixel Art by Udemy:

  • Learn Pixel Art for Games
  • Pixel Art for Video Games
  • Pixel Art Master Course