Æliens

categories of educational targets

• skills -- practical, hands-on, technology-oriented
• knowledge -- ready-to-use, beyond skills, required insight
• theory -- grounded in literature and scientific research
• experience -- application of skills and knowledge in context
• attitude -- personal disposition and motivation

target(s)

• computing -- architecture, networks, programming
• technology -- new media, smart technology
• creative applications -- creativity (mental + artistic), psychology, research/design methods, communication
• business -- marketing, planning, project management
• design -- sketch, prototype, realize

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- computing, mathematics, simulation, technology
• knowledge --computer & software architecture, human factors
• theory -- systems engineering, media & communication
• experience(s) -- project(s), deployment in social context
• attitude -- initiative, creative, involved

... / format(s) / track(s)

• skill(s) -- scripting, programming, interaction design
• knowledge -- web, multimedia & game technology
• theory -- understanding of media & communication
• experience(s) -- concept development & realization of (playful) application(s)
• attitude -- explorative, with an eye for the rethorics of the material

  . / slogan(s) / cycle(s) / ..

target(s)

• interactive video -- in customizable format
• web technology -- for developing information portal(s)
• animation -- for simulations and (physical) systems
• virtual reality -- for games and virtual environments
• game development -- for entertainment and instruction
• rich internet application(s) -- for multimedia (web) applications
• interactive installation(s) -- media art

course(s)

learning goal(s)

• elementary web-based multimedia technology
• programming and tools for interactive animation and video
• first principles of information visualisation
• basic media and cummunication theory
• the design of an effective communication plan
• the business and societal context of media deployment

course structure

• week 1 -- introduction of platform and design issues [2]
• week 1 -- concept design of (media) application(s) [6]
• week 2 -- essentials of animation and visualisation [6]
• week 2 -- basic media and communication theory [4]
• week 3 -- information presentation in (flex RIA) platform
• week 3 -- student presentations of design and storyboards
• week 4 -- business and societal context of the creative industry [5]
• week 4 -- delivery and presentation of final application(s)

1. Eliëns A., Wang Y. van Riel C. and Scholte T. (2007), 3D Digital Dossiers -- a new way of presenting cultural heritage on the Web, In Proc. Web3D 2007, ACM SIGGRAPH, pp. 157-160
2. Eliëns A. and Vyas D., Panorama -- explorations in the aesthetics of social awareness, In Proc. GAME-ON 07, Nov 20-22, University of Bologna, Marco Roccetti (ed.), p. 71-75, EUROSIS-ETI Publication, ISBN 9789077381373
3. Eliëns A., van de Watering M., Huurdeman H., Bhikharie S.V., Lemmers H., Vellinga P. , Clima Futura @ VU -- communicating (unconvenient) science, In Proc. GAME-ON 07, Nov 20-22, University of Bologna, Marco Roccetti (ed.), pp. 125-129, EUROSIS-ETI Publication, ISBN 9789077381373
4. Kress G. and van Leeuwen T. (1996), Reading Images: The Grammar of Visual Design, Routledge
5. Geert Lovink and Ned Rossiter (eds), MyCreativity Reader, A Critique of Creative Industries, Institute of Network Cultures, Amsterdam 2007
6. A. Eliëns, topical media & game development -- media.eliens.net

collection(s) / argument(s) / fragment(s) / note(s) / list(s) / document(s)

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- programming in various languages, able to learn new languages quickly
• knowledge -- networks, web-applications, programming languages, operating systems
• theory -- integration of languages, computer & software architecture, algorithmic complexity
• experience(s) -- application development, (technical) requirements analysis
• attitude -- understanding, with an eye for complexity

... / format(s) / track(s)

• skill(s) -- scripting, programming, interaction design
• knowledge -- web, multimedia & game technology
• theory -- understanding of media & communication
• experience(s) -- concept development & realization of (playful) application(s)
• attitude -- explorative, with an eye for the rethorics of the material

  . / slogan(s) / cycle(s) / ..

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- modeling, construction
• knowledge -- mechatronics, ubiquitous computing, dynamic systems
• theory -- human perception, privacy, security
• experience(s) -- deployment of smart (multi sensor) systems
• attitude -- inventive, with a playful mind

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- problem solving
• knowledge -- algebra(s), graph theory
• theory -- dynamic systems, logic
• experience(s) -- modeling complex systems
• attitude -- inquisitive, with an eye for the beauty of mathematics

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- drawing, modelling
• knowledge -- design methodology
• theory -- human factors
• experience(s) -- design & prototyping
• attitude -- sensitive, with an eye for human experience

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- computing, mathematics, simulation, technology
• knowledge --computer & software architecture, human factors
• theory -- systems engineering, media & communication
• experience(s) -- project(s), deployment in social context
• attitude -- initiative, creative, involved

scenario(s) -- new media

... / social / process / change(s) / design(s) / space(s) / _

• creative industry -- in new entrepeneurial activities
• product design -- in healthcare and entertainment
• communication -- regonial/global media campaign
• entertainment -- new concepts in private and public settings
• game development -- serious games in education and corporate training

scenario(s) -- creative industry

• entrepreneur -- creating business
• creative genius -- generating idea(s)
• content author -- to produce material(s)
• technical developer -- to write script(s) & program(s)

scenario(s) -- product design

• visual design -- to give aesthetic appeal
• concept development -- to accomodate human needs
• usability & deployment -- making it fit for it's role
• evangelist -- to promote the (benefits of the) idea

scenario(s) -- communication

• web developer -- setting up portal(s)
• crossmedia architect -- relating all media
• production agency -- to coordinate delivery
• strategic planning -- defining targets and goals

scenario(s) -- entertaiment

• concept design -- defining new artefacts
• technical infrastructure -- for realization
• business plan -- to coordinate the enterprise
• production manager -- mediating between parties

scenario(s) -- game development

• theme(s) & storyline(s) -- setting the context
• style & visual(s) -- creating the appeal
• asset development -- to embody the game
• interaction & experience design -- to promote involvement

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- computing, mathematics, simulation, technology
• knowledge --computer & software architecture, human factors
• theory -- systems engineering, media & communication
• experience(s) -- project(s), deployment in social context
• attitude -- initiative, creative, involved

track(s)

   CS -- computer science
   NM -- new media
   ST -- smart technology
   MA -- mathematics
   DE -- design
  
   CA -- creative applications
  

course(s)

curriculum

specialisation(s)

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- computing, mathematics, simulation, technology
• knowledge --computer & software architecture, human factors
• theory -- systems engineering, media & communication
• experience(s) -- project(s), deployment in social context
• attitude -- initiative, creative, involved

... / format(s) / track(s)

• skill(s) -- scripting, programming, interaction design
• knowledge -- web, multimedia & game technology
• theory -- understanding of media & communication
• experience(s) -- concept development & realization of (playful) application(s)
• attitude -- explorative, with an eye for the rethorics of the material

  . / slogan(s) / cycle(s) / ..

target(s)

• interactive video -- in customizable format
• web technology -- for developing information portal(s)
• animation -- for simulations and (physical) systems
• virtual reality -- for games and virtual environments
• game development -- for entertainment and instruction
• rich internet application(s) -- for multimedia (web) applications
• interactive installation(s) -- media art

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- modeling, construction
• knowledge -- mechatronics, ubiquitous computing, dynamic systems
• theory -- human perception, privacy, security
• experience(s) -- deployment of smart (multi sensor) systems
• attitude -- inventive, with a playful mind

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- drawing, modelling
• knowledge -- design methodology
• theory -- human factors
• experience(s) -- design & prototyping
• attitude -- sensitive, with an eye for human experience

target(s)

• sketch, drawing
• vr & cad modeling
• physical prototypes
• concept development

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- computing, mathematics, simulation, technology
• knowledge --computer & software architecture, human factors
• theory -- systems engineering, media & communication
• experience(s) -- project(s), deployment in social context
• attitude -- initiative, creative, involved

target(s)

• computing -- architecture, networks, programming
• technology -- new media, smart technology
• creative applications -- creativity (mental + artistic), psychology, research/design methods, communication
• business -- marketing, planning, project management
• design -- sketch, prototype, realize

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- programming in various languages, able to learn new languages quickly
• knowledge -- networks, web-applications, programming languages, operating systems
• theory -- integration of languages, computer & software architecture, algorithmic complexity
• experience(s) -- application development, (technical) requirements analysis
• attitude -- understanding, with an eye for complexity

target(s)

• network -- internet, organisations, graphs
• computer -- elements, programming, algorithms
• operating system -- assembly, compilers, multi-programming
• language -- formal/natural, imperative, functional, logical, C++/Java
• hardware -- memory, chaching, graphical programming support
• database -- representation, storage, query (optimazation)
• web -- client/server, web-services, data-driven application(s) -- standard(s)
• media -- scripting (ECMA+), event handlers/models

related to: web technology

... / format(s) / track(s)

• skill(s) -- scripting, programming, interaction design
• knowledge -- web, multimedia & game technology
• theory -- understanding of media & communication
• experience(s) -- concept development & realization of (playful) application(s)
• attitude -- explorative, with an eye for the rethorics of the material

  . / slogan(s) / cycle(s) / ..

target(s)

• interactive video -- in customizable format
• web technology -- for developing information portal(s)
• animation -- for simulations and (physical) systems
• virtual reality -- for games and virtual environments
• game development -- for entertainment and instruction
• rich internet application(s) -- for multimedia (web) applications
• interactive installation(s) -- media art

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- modeling, construction
• knowledge -- mechatronics, ubiquitous computing, dynamic systems
• theory -- human perception, privacy, security
• experience(s) -- deployment of smart (multi sensor) systems
• attitude -- inventive, with a playful mind

target(s)

• dynamic systems, control systems
• smart technology engineering
• instrumentation -- software development

course(s)

course(s)

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- problem solving
• knowledge -- algebra(s), graph theory
• theory -- dynamic systems, logic
• experience(s) -- modeling complex systems
• attitude -- inquisitive, with an eye for the beauty of mathematics

from a new media perspective: track(s)

• skill(s) -- drawing, modelling
• knowledge -- design methodology
• theory -- human factors
• experience(s) -- design & prototyping
• attitude -- sensitive, with an eye for human experience

quote(s)

1. Teaching Software Engineering through Game Design
2. Toy Projects Considered Harmful
3. The Rethinking CS101 Project
4. Creating a Science of Games (CACM) (local)
5. Software Engineering Issues in Interactive Installation Art
6. Programming by Example -- A Creative Programming Environment, Remixed
7. Computer Science Education: Where Are the Software Engineers of Tomorrow?