Biography
Vinny Roca is an artist and game designer, and an Assistant Professor of Media Studies at 麻豆区. He teaches courses on games, 3D computer graphics, artistic programming, and animation within the context of media art. His practice explores strange encounters with labor through the medium of digital games, drawing on technical practice in programming, 3D modeling, animation, fabrication, and game design. His award-winning game works have been exhibited nationally and internationally.
Academic History
- BA, Studio Art, Boston College
- MFA, Media Arts, University of California, Los Angeles
Academic Focus
Games, Animation, Media Art, New Media, Game Studies, Media Studies
Interests
Digital Games, Analog Games, Game Engines, Game Design, Creative Coding, Experimental Animation, 3D Software, Computer Graphics, Artist Instructions, Art Games, Collaborative Art Practices, Software Studies, Platform Studies, Marxism, Capital, Play, Fun, Humor
Courses Taught
- Intro to 3D Software
- Intro to Code & Media Art