Mediating Reality - Interaction
2020/2021
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
1st semester or similarContent, progress and pedagogy of the module
Explore the chosen specialisation from a formal perspective with a focus on exploring the relationships between real and artificially generated stimuli. Develop and evaluate an application in the chosen specialisation investigating this issue in terms of either: 1) emulating reality, 2) enhancing reality or virtuality, or 3) transforming reality into novel forms of expression and aesthetics.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to understand, describe and distinguish between core elements in sensor technology and mapping of information
- Must be able to understand parameters for technology mediated interaction and interactions in public social environments
- Must be able to understand fundamentals of embodied interaction and physical interface design
Skills
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to analyse and compare the state of the art in tangible and embodied interaction
- Must be able to apply scientific methods for assessing the quality of their solution
- Must be able to apply knowledge to the design and implement spatial interactive installations and embodied and/or interactive artifacts
- Must be able to synthesize state of the art sensor technologies
- Must be able to evaluate the feasibility of their solution in terms of cost/benefit and social impact
Competences
Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:
- Must be able to compare, select and analyse relevant sensor technologies
- Must be able to evaluate and apply signal processing methods
- Must be able to synthesize knowledge in various forms of scientific documentation
- Must be able to evaluate ethical consideration of applying advanced sensor technologies
Type of instruction
Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Mediating Reality - Interaction |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
In accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions
on examination from the Study Board for Media Technology:
Oral examination with external censor based on a written project report and a media-technological product plus an A/V production that illustrates and summarizes the project. The assessment is performed in accordance with the 7-point grading scale. |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See semester description |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Mediering af virkeligheden - interaktion |
| Module code | MSNMINM2141 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Copenhagen, Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Media Technology |
| Department | Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology |
| Faculty | Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
