In Week 8 (28/04/2025), I presented my final project as part of the formative assessment.
The feedback I received was highly valuable. My supervisor pointed out that I had overlooked the potential disadvantages or limitations related to implementing the course information chatbot. Additionally, they suggested expanding on how the concept could be adapted for other contexts, such as student induction processes or interactive experiences in art galleries. These comments gave me important direction for refining and strengthening the project’s scope and impact.
On Wednesday (30/04/2025), I visited the kit room to check the availability of 360 cameras for creating my virtual tour. While they didn’t have any 360 cameras for loan, the staff informed me that they had a Matterport camera, which had been used the previous summer to scan most of the CCI building. However, the virtual tour was never published because the fifth-floor scan wasn’t completed.
They mentioned that if my scan was successful, they would be happy to include it as part of their official virtual tour. The staff were incredibly supportive and, despite normally not loaning out this equipment to students, they made an exception for my final project, on the condition that the camera stayed within university premises.
On Friday (2/5/25), I had a Matterport induction session with Lieven. During the session, I experimented with the camera, first by placing a few scan points and later adding more to build a fuller virtual walkthrough. You can see both versions of the scan below.
Lieven was very helpful throughout the process, offering practical tips and guidance. He showed me how to avoid reflections that could reveal people in mirrors or glass, and advised me to use UAL branding on screens to make the tour look more professional and clean. His feedback really helped improve the quality and visual appeal of the scans.
On Saturday (03/05/2025), I successfully scanned the entire 5th floor of the CCI building using the Matterport Pro 3 camera. Before starting, I took time to clean and tidy up the facilities to make sure everything looked presentable. I began scanning at 2 PM and finished around 5 PM.
Originally, the virtual tour was scheduled to be developed after the chatbot. However, once I gained access to the Matterport camera and platform, the process became much quicker than expected. This allowed me to complete the tour earlier and shift my focus to the chatbot afterwards. To reflect this change and stay aligned with upcoming deadlines, I reviewed the initial Gantt chart. The revised version below captures this new timeline and helped me stay on track throughout the project.