Chroma
Chroma is an interactive serial that examines issues of racial identity in virtual environments through a tightly choreographed combination of graphics, voice and music. Three digital explorers are tasked by their mentor with the creation of avatars that will enable exploration of a newly rediscovered "natural cyberspace" humans long ago lost the ability to access. Conflict arises when one character pauses to question the wisdom of blindly forging ahead with human representation in the digital world. Interactive real-time animations are used to represent the thoughts and feelings of the main characters, and respond to the user in intimate ways that help to illuminate the unfolding story while building emotional connections with its central players.
(Source: Author's description from Electronic Literature Collection, Volume Two)
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Teaching Resource that references this work:
| Resource | Author | Teaching Resource Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Literature (Engl 391, Fall 2008) | Jessica Pressman | Syllabus, Lesson plan | 2008 |
| Digital Literature (Engl 391, Fall 2010) | Jessica Pressman | Syllabus, Lesson plan | 2010 |
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