COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Exploring the Emerging Trend of Character Design and Education: The Role of Illustrated Virtual YouTubers as a Medium for Online Learning
Creator:
Zhao, Yisu
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Illustration
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Illustration
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
“This paper looks at how virtual YouTubers (VTubers) in Japan, who were originally in the entertainment industry, are now being considered for online education. The author uses theories of celebrity culture, media studies, and online education to explore how VTubers intersect with Japanese pop culture and affect higher education. The author studied three higher education institutions within video games that use VTubers for online education. The findings suggest that VTubers can enhance online education by increasing student engagement, promoting intercultural exchange, and providing access to diverse learning resources. The rise of VTubers also reflects a cultural shift towards virtual identities and highlights the need for further research on the social and ethical implications of these emerging technologies.” –Abstract
Keywords: virtual Youtuber, online education, illustration, Kawaii culture, Otaku culture, idol culture, anime aesthetics, Final Fantasy, Elden Ring.
Keywords: virtual Youtuber, online education, illustration, Kawaii culture, Otaku culture, idol culture, anime aesthetics, Final Fantasy, Elden Ring.
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2023-03
Format:
1 online resource: 1 PDF (Thesis, 47 pages, color illustrations)