Academics
The Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts is the hub for research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through bold experimentation and creative inquiry, we explore the future of storytelling, design, and technology. Edgeworks, our research service center, connects industry partners and University of Nebraska researchers with expert faculty, advanced technology, and student talent. From innovative research labs to collaborative projects, the work produced here pushes the boundaries of emerging media.
Edgeworks
Edgeworks works within the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts to engage industry and solve real-world problems. We leverage cutting-edge technology and tap into the diverse talents of Emerging Media Arts students, alumni, and faculty.
Faculty Research Labs
Emerging Media Arts faculty are involved in unique and cutting-edge research and creative activity. Faculty work with students, as well as university and industry partners in their labs to create, innovate, and solve world problems.
STUDENT WORK
Static
Designed by a team of Carson Center students using Unreal Engine, this live-action motion capture performance explores the beginning of human consciousness and uses the Center’s facilities to their fullest technological and creative potential.
An Act of Survival
Blending motion capture, Unreal Engine computing and immersive sound design, technology meets nature in this hypnotic exhibition that dramatizes life’s endurance in the face of darkness.
The Wondrous Metaphysical Kermit T. Frog and the Inhabitants of Baby Land
Motion capture, game design and projection collide in this wildly creative and off-kilter exhibition that prompts giggles and reflection on our technology-filled existence.