Mixed Reality Technologies

2022/2023

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The goal of this module is to introduce the students to theories and methods of mixed reality technologies in relation to the creation of interactive or re-active narratives and performances that merge virtual and material spaces. The module is comprised of theoretical and practical courses and seminars that concern use of technologies for construction of performative environments and/or installations.
Courses:

In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following areas:

  • Mixed Reality Technologies

Learning objectives

Knowledge

During this module, students should acquire:
Basic knowledge about

  • theories and methods used towards the creation of mixed reality systems
  • mapping between real- and virtual-world environments
  • methods for evaluating experiences and presence in different environments
  • design of mixed reality environments

Skills

Skills in

  • applying methods for development of augmented, mixed and virtual environment
  • applying methods for tracking of objects
  • applying methods for analysis and recognition of human motion
  • analyzing mappings between real, augmented, mixed or virtual reality environments
  • analyzing user experiences and presence in augmented, mixed or virtual reality environments.

Competences

Competencies in

  • analyzing and constructing augmented, mixed and virtual environments
  • analyzing and constructing motion capture systems
  • analyzing and constructing systems that map information between real, augmented, mixed or virtual reality environments.

Type of instruction

Method of working: Individual or small groups

Exam

Exams

Name of examMixed Reality Technologies
Type of exam
Active participation/continuous evaluation
Active participation in the module’s series of lectures and other course related activities is required. Active participation is defined as reading of set literature, 80 % attendance of the module’s series of lectures and other course related activities, contribution to the module’s discussion sessions through presentations and active participation in discussions as well as hand in of all assignments.

Re-exam:
Form of examination: c)
Written exam.
Number of pages: the written work must not exceed 10 pages.
In case of a Fail grade, also a second examiner will evaluate the assignment.
ECTS5
AssessmentPassed/Not Passed
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleMixed reality teknologi
Module codeBAART201916
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
5. semester
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Art, Health and Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Communication and Psychology
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities