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Collaborative Projects Second Year

Medicine Within VR

Within the game industry, virtual reality (VR) has shown to be a lucrative endeavour, but its beneficial effects go far beyond simple financial success, notably in the field of medicine. The financial success of VR in gaming has helped to progress technology, making it more inexpensive and available for medical applications, unleashing its potential for game-changing advantages.

Realistic simulations and training programmes in medical are now possible thanks to the immersive and interactive features of VR gaming. Healthcare practitioners can practise operations, improve their surgical techniques, and recreate difficult scenarios in a secure setting by using VR. By lowering the chance of errors, this not only boosts their competence and confidence but also improves patient safety. Because of its financial success in gaming, virtual reality (VR) has drawn great designers and developers who are now using their skills to provide top-notch medical VR experiences, further advancing the technology.

Furthermore, research and development in the area of medical VR have been sparked by the financial success of VR in gaming. This has prompted the investigation of fresh applications that assist both patients and medical professionals. VR offers a non-pharmacological approach to patient comfort and has been shown to be useful in treating pain and lowering anxiety during medical operations. Through virtual reality exposure therapy, it has also showed promise in the treatment of a number of mental health issues, including phobias, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, through promoting motor skills, balance, and cognitive function, VR-based rehabilitation programmes are assisting patients in recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

AI and VR has so far been monopolised into the use for capitalist profit such as gaming and entertainment. However there is some developments which show human beneficial assets; such as the use it has within medicine. I think despite it’s incredible developments within medicine the capitalist hold it has upon the gaming industry and selling VR for amusement purpose will always overdrive it’s beneficial purposes. 

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Is VR Distracting Society From Global Warming

Our global environment is degrading vastly in front of our eyes. It must be noted that this is a vital part of today’s social injustices. Awareness of global warming deems to be one of the most vital parts of encouraging change and improvement for our future.


However, VR can transport us to these extremely realistic places- broadening the mind in terms of travel, culture, and geographical teachings. I believe that this is a huge distraction from the realities that surround us. Creating an artificial landscape is persuading the viewer what nature should and does look like. This brings a calm sense of settlement for the player as they believe that nature is accessible from the touch of a button (a VR headset). Although we are all physiologically aware that this is an artificial perception of reality it distracts us from looking beyond the screens to the truth and reality of global warming.


I feel this is distracting the narrative for younger generations as the horrifying truth is covered up by a virtual window. It is slowing down the awareness of reality and global extinction and preventing any mediation.


Within our project, we decided to create a futuristic world based on space and an artificially aesthetic environment. Despite this not teaching us about the issues of global warming this does not show an unrealistic perception of the world we see today. The world shows a futuristic purposely fictional environment that can broaden imaginations; instead of showing a glorified reality of our world and natural surroundings. As I look back on the project I feel that it could have been useful to use this platform as an opportunity to at least present a more educational sight on how we can help our present world – encouraging the player to look beyond the virtual reality and towards the outside world.

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Travel Through VR

With the cost of living crisis looming over I wanted to discuss the potentiality that VR can open our minds to travel artificially.

Travel does broaden the mind and we must realize the importance it can have on improving inclusivity and open mindsets in the younger generation. However with the rise of costs and an economic disaster at only a reach away, many are having to sacrifice travel to survive the day-to-day. Virtual Reality has proven that this can transport us artificially to any reality / artificial place. This can help us understand different cultures and traditions from a first-hand point of view. These benefits stretch beyond just opening minds but also creating a sense of inclusivity globally despite the separateness some societies and communities face. VR can also extend time showing different communities over scales of periods; even showing a precision of the future. Expanding our knowledge of historical context and changing our ethnographies on the present day and how we view the world.

Although it is almost obvious this will never be as effective as living in the presence of a different culture and environment; VR must be applauded for filling these gaps temporarily. As well as economic struggle some people may face certain ability issues that may prevent them from traveling – once again showing how VR can conquer this issue.

I believe these are some of the real benefits that VR can uphold in society; improving human interaction with different cultures and traditions – creating a more open-minded society.

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Koji Kindo

Despite the fact these sound effects were not used in the final result; the creation still helped my overall process. Within met sound effects I took aesthetic inspiration from the game composer Koji Kendo. His legendary composition and sound design have made an enduring impression on the video game audio industry. Numerous Nintendo games have benefited from his recognizable tunes and captivating soundscapes. Kondo’s work continues to define the aesthetics of gaming sound, inspiring generations of players and musicians alike with a special blend of simplicity, catchiness, and emotional depth.

When creating my sound effects I wanted to keep the plausibility and realism behind the sonics. However, despite this, I wanted to keep the fun elements that Kindo manages to incorporate within his work. When creating this specific sound effect it was originally for a spell of growing love hearts on the screen. I felt that these sounds kept an auditory playfulness while also matching what was happening on screen.

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First Glance – Sound With Visuals

This was my first glance at the finished audio. After spending time on the individual sounds, I found that my opinions of the audio changed when it was presented with the visuals. Adding another layer of medium immerses you as a player; however, I felt that some of the noises were a little too harsh and overpowering. A loud noise can ruin the immersion and illusion of a realistic virtual reality experience. The perception of distance and depth can be distorted by excessive noise, which can also drown out minute details. It throws off the harmony between audio and visual cues, making it difficult to fully immerse oneself in the virtual world and thus jeopardizing the overall experience.

In response to this I had to go back and retouch the mixing; changing certain sound effects. In the future, I will save more post-production time for the mixing once I have viewed the sound with the visuals in-game.

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Final Crit Analyse

Overall our final crit went well and we were able to contextualise our processes as a whole group – merging both artistic sides. As a sound artist having worked on the project I felt that the crit helped me reflect on the whole project. Previous to the crit I had not heard the other people’s process of creating the virtual reality. Sonically mostly as individuals we went and worked on our auditory practices separately. I do believe that we could have incorporated each other’s views as a group within the work more. Some of the sound effects felt separate and detached which could move the viewer away from a realistic empathetic reaction to the game. Aesthetics are important when creating a virtual reality world as it needs to be as believable as possible.

To further this the crit was not entirely prepared; having no working sound. This looked extremely unprofessional and ruined the initial first opinion of the project as a whole. In reflection, I believe this should have been more rehearsed and ensured that all the technical aspects were working.

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Collaboration Within Performance Art

I recently decided to collaborate with a friend – to create a sound piece for a fine art performance. As an artist, I feel it is important to cross mediums of art forms within my sonic practice. This expands creative possibilities that working in virtual reality doesn’t. I felt that when I was creating the sonics for the performance I could make a more personal space. This type of work gives space for the incorporation of identity within the work. Identity must be incorporated into art to reflect the individual viewpoint, life experiences, and cultural background of the creator. It encourages empathy and tolerance while celebrating variety and questioning social norms. Art becomes a potent vehicle for individual and group narratives, giving voice to underrepresented groups and tackling social challenges. Artists forge deep relationships, arouse debate, and stimulate conversation by embracing and expressing their identities. It encourages inclusivity and gives people the confidence to accept their unique identities, generating a more varied and vibrant artistic scene.

Finley’s use of spoken speech and personal identity within the poem used within the sound gave an empathetic result; very much contrasting the sonic work I created for the virtual reality.

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Foley Session

I decided to conduct a foley session for the sound effects within virtual reality. My goal was to make the sounds as realistic as possible; ensuring the experience is as immersive and convincing as possible. For a virtual reality experience to be immersive and credible, realistic sound is essential. Sound cues convey important information that improves depth perception and spatial awareness. The virtual environment sounds realistic, which gives gamers a sense of presence and makes it easier for them to find and use objects. Realistic soundscapes can also elicit feelings, which increases player immersion and engagement. Authentic audio provides layers of realism, enhancing the authenticity of virtual reality settings with sounds like the rustle of foliage, footfall echoing in a tunnel, and engine roar. It completes the sensory immersion, improving the virtual reality experience as a whole.

Despite the fact certain sounds were not used in the result in hindsight I do believe that Foley recordings were the best method for creating the most realistic sonic experience for the player. It reflects auditory norms towards reality.

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Collaborative Session:

As a group, we decided the most effective way of creating an equally shared artistic view sonically was to carry out a collaborative session. We hired out a synth room and chose to have no pressured end goal within the sound. This allowed a space for creative freedom; ensuring we could bounce off each other’s natural creative instinct. We also incorporated the Virtual Reality students within this session – which allowed us to gain opinions on how they viewed their world.

As I have reflected on this session I strongly feel that it helped us create a sonic aesthetic to the piece as a whole. Despite the fact we all added in our creativity, as a project it felt important to have an overall thematic house style.

In a virtual reality environment, the home style establishes the mood, aesthetic, and atmosphere, improving immersion and player involvement. A coherent experience is fostered through consistency in design, architecture, and graphics, which promotes familiarity, emotional connection, and a memorable journey. In a virtual reality setting, an established house style also demonstrates professionalism. It exhibits the developer’s focus on the small things, aesthetic vision, and dedication to providing a polished experience. A consistent and aesthetically pleasing design improves the overall calibre and legitimacy of the virtual reality environment and leaves gamers with positive memories.

Overall I think the collaborative session is an extremely successful way of creating a well-matched end result. It helps create an overall aesthetic and professionalism within your work; allowing everyone to include their artistic input.

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Contemporary Issues In Sound Art Second Year

Future Sound Study Idea:

Throughout my research centred around deeper listening I have found myself fascinated with the juxtaposition between manmade noise and the natural environment. As global change prevails around us – while living in a city it was vital to recognise the man-made human sonic influence.

Coming from the countryside I grew up with minimal noise pollution around me. When I then moved to London my new auditory environment entirely changed. In the beginning, I saw this as only a negative however as I have opened my ears beyond the first layers of listening I have discovered that there can be something beautiful found within this jungle of sounds.

London College of Communication is a centre piece for “noise pollution” however I am beginning to retire away from the word “pollution” but instead see this as an opportunity. Every sonic noise has stories to tell about the community and architecture that is based there. In the future, I feel inspired to take a field recorder and listen beyond this branding of “pollution” and delve into the sonic stories we can find. After I have recorded these noises I would love to create a soundscape that highlights the contrast/ similarities of sounds made by nature vs sounds made by humans. Exploring the beauty of both sides and potential areas in which they can influence each other. Se Below for contrasting areas in which I would like to record.