Learning the construction techniques of San Jiang Dong wooden architecture via virtual reality application

Shen Song; Dahlan An Bin Abdul Ghani

doi:10.55927/ijads.v2i1.3641

Authors

Shen Song City Graduate School, City University Malaysia
Dahlan An Bin Abdul Ghani Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Malaysian Institute of Information Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijads.v2i1.3641

Keywords:

Virtual reality, Intangible cultural heritages, Dong Nationality, Protection

Abstract

This paper explores the theme of learning the techniques of Dong wooden building construction in San Jiang, Guangxi through virtual reality (VR) applications. The Dong wooden building construction techniques are an important part of China's intangible cultural heritage but are facing the crisis of loss and extinction. To preserve and inherit this skill, this paper designs and develops an immersive VR application based on head-mounted display (HMD), which allows users to experience and manipulate the process of Dong timber-frame building construction in a virtual environment and provides related cultural and historical knowledge through a multimedia approach. This paper evaluates this VR application using both program observation and literature research, collecting and analyzing data in terms of user experience, learning effects, learning behaviors, and learning motivation, respectively, and comparing and discussing with existing theories and practices. The findings show that the VR application can significantly increase the level of users' knowledge and interest in the Dong wood construction techniques and facilitate their exploratory and collaborative learning. The paper concludes that using VR technology to learn and preserve intangible cultural heritage has potential value and significance and suggests some design recommendations and future research directions.

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