The Ethics of VR – Inside a Child’s Virtual World
Wednesday 5th July 2017, 12:45 - 13:45
HUBS Common Room
Read session reportWith growing attention on new platforms such as VR, there is increasing pressure on broadcasters, IP owners and digital producers to understand its impact on pre-school and 6- to 12-year-old audiences. This session will explore the challenges and possibilities of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality for children. Leading researchers and content producers discuss how the children’s media industry should approach VR, AR and MR to create the best experiences for their brands and audiences, and how best to address concerns over safety and child development.
Host/Moderator
Stuart Dredge
The Guardian / Apps Playground
Speaker
Marc Goodchild
Turner Broadcasting
Speaker
Dr. Alice Jones Bartoli
Goldsmiths University of London
Speaker
Mark Mon-Williams
Leeds University
Speaker
Dr Dylan Yamada-Rice
Dubit
Producer
Christina Colbeck
Entertainment One
Executive Producer
Alison Norrington
Storycentral
