The future is already here: First-of-its-kind VR room in the Communications Department at Emek Yizrael

The Communications Department at the Emek Yizrael Academic College has launched Israel's first VR room for students and researchers. Alongside it, an upgraded TV studio, a podcast setup, and work with AI. Department heads emphasize the integration of practice and academia, preparing for a changing media world.

The Communications Department at the Emek Yizrael Academic College has inaugurated Israel's first VR room for students and researchers. Alongside it, an upgraded TV studio was launched, featuring a complex routing system, cameras, and a green screen. Department heads, Dr. Ruth Avidar and Media Center Manager Navon, emphasize the combination of academic studies and practical work with advanced equipment, podcasts, video, and AI. Navon noted that the room will also be used for research, such as projecting advertisements through VR glasses to examine their impact. Shimon Brodner, the technical manager, highlighted the goal of preparing for real work in the industry. Students Finish and Shabbat praised the new equipment and the opportunity to experiment and make mistakes in a professional environment.