Patrick (Dr.) Parra Pennefather

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Associate Professor @ The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, CA
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I work and live on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The teachings, research and examples of service presented on this site combine to form a body of work centered on Mixed Reality experiences. My current teaching, workshopping and project supervision within immersive technologies, creativity, sound, human-centered design, generative AI and improvisation can be defined as merging physical and virtual human experiences. I also facilitate diverse teams to develop applied/experimental mixed reality research prototypes and supervise immersive technology projects at UBC and the Emerging Media Lab as faculty in residence. I work within several intersecting communities of practice including education, the live, blended, hybrid and virtual performing arts, the digital media industry (games, xR, VFX, animation) in addition to the field of biomedical visualization. I lead teams to co-construct worlds that extend physical stages to virtual arenas with a focus on the user/audience/participant/inter-actor/learner/teacher/human experience. Integrated values include persistent engagement, disruptive play, humour, prototyping and human-centered design, integrating various interdisciplinary perspectives (dance, theatre, music, installation, generative AI, virtual performance, teaching, hybrids, games) across disciplines (performing arts, business, interactive design, xR and law). The types of research I engage in fall under the category of research creation, market research, applied and experimental research as well as educational research.

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The University of British Columbia

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  • The University Of British Columbia
    Associate Professor
    The University Of British Columbia
    Vancouver, Bc, Ca
  • The University Of British Columbia
    Associate Professor
    The University Of British Columbia Jul 2024 - Present
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Research creations including sound design and emerging technology prototypes, expanded research portfolio includes research of AI systems for creative purposes.
  • The University Of British Columbia
    Assistant Professor
    The University Of British Columbia Jul 2018 - Jul 2024
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    I teach sound design, mentor students on theatre productions, with a research focus on interdisciplinary mixed reality development. The position is a unique co-appointment with the Master of Digital Media Program where I've worked since its inception in 2007. As part of my service and research I also bridge the performative and virtual worlds to create new theatrical/virtual hybrids.
  • Design For Humans
    Learning Design/Sound Design
    Design For Humans Jan 2010 - Present
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    Design for Humans offers design and teaching of learning in the areas of sound design, rapid prototyping, mixed reality, collaboration, human-centered and strategic design. Clients have included various universities, NGO's, corporations and non-profit arts organizations in Canada, the U.S, Japan and China.
  • Mdm Program
    Senior Lecturer & Adjunct
    Mdm Program Aug 2007 - Sep 2022
    Masters Of Digital Media Program
    At the Masters of Digital Media Program in Vancouver I facilitated learning environments for learners focused towards careers in the interactive digital media industry. My goal was to increase their collaborative intelligence in real-world project creation, challenge and nurture their creative habits, and prepare them to be more adaptable in a rapidly changing industry. I taught an interdisciplinary improvisation course and have supervised over 205 students on over 35 projects for 15 years.The design and facilitation of real-world project-based learning environments supports the development of competencies like rapid prototyping, self-reliance, leadership, management, client relations and the presentation of ideas—maintaining consistent alignment with what members of the digital media industry are asking for. Project clients included EA, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Roadhouse Interactive, First Nations Technology Council, Skybox Labs, String Theory Entertainment, BCLC and Elevator Marketing & Strategy.
  • English For Humans
    Director
    English For Humans Jan 2011 - Sep 2015
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    English for Humans developed cutting edge ESL programs for ESL learners and partner organizations in order to accelerate English acquisition in specific contexts and for specific purposes. We combined a wide variety of interactive digital media tools, collaborative design techniques and gaming elements throughout the learning process. The programs evolved with the learners and addressed key needs for survival in English speaking educational and work environments. While the company is currently not actively seeking contracts, we do offer occasional consultancy and design.
  • Sauder School Of Business At Ubc
    Sessional Instructor
    Sauder School Of Business At Ubc Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
    Vancouver, Canada Area
    I facilitated and designed learning at Sauder's d.studio's course, Strategic Design for Business Innovation. Aligned with d.studio's intention of facilitating "multi–disciplinary project teams blending creative and critical thinking techniques and data analysis to co-create, test and launch resilient solutions" the emphasis of the course was to work with five local businesses, identify a business need or problem, then solve that problem iteratively through the delivery of tangible solutions that could be implemented after hand-off. We worked with String Theory Entertainment, Dances for a Small Stage, H+, TerraTap Technologies and the Vancouver Canucks. http://dstudio.ubc.ca

Patrick (Dr.) Parra Pennefather Skills

Teaching Creative Writing Sound Design Theatre Performing Arts Digital Media Composition Improvisation Musical Theatre Public Speaking Music Sound Editing Art Leadership Stage Collaborative Problem Solving Entertainment Dramaturgy Physical Theatre Character Animation Sound Film Interdisciplinary Teaching Editing Directing Video Production Higher Education Choreography Teaching/mentoring Premiere Music Production Dance University Teaching Comedy Drama Piano General Awesomeness Voice Acting Plays Serious Clowning Storyboarding Acting Arts Administration Film Production Festivals Shakespeare Playwriting Audio Editing Curriculum Design

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