Funded through a National Science Foundation (NSF) Early Concept Grant for Exploratory Research (EAGER), the Interpretive Media Laboratory (IMLab) partnership between UCLA REMAP and California State Parks was furthered with the creation of an interactive digital mural in Los Angeles State Historic Park (LASHP), while incorporating research in the learning sciences, and creating a prototype cyberlearning experience.
The public space installation was an opportunity for informal learning experiences, but also a tool for local community members to generate their own content. Sensors enabled the public to interact with the mural through body movements.
UCLA REMAP and the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies worked closely with the City Life program and local youth to author and facilitate use of the mural—contributing to an evolving digital toolset that promotes civic engagement and expresses the social memory of park users.
The historically significant LASHP area is at the center of many urban redevelopment plans. IMLab aims to empower the community through an interface for learning about local urban planning issues and expressing their informed perspectives.
Supported by NSF Grant No. IIS-1256227.
Images of process from IMLab’s media archive—https://archive.imlab.ucla.edu/Projects/CyberMural.
Los Angeles State Historic Park, 2012-2013.
