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Beyond Immersive [ASSOC] (B-LUCA-K44562)

6 ECTSEnglish24 Second termSecond term
Verpoest Klaas (coordinator) |  Verpoest Klaas |  N.
LUCA POC GRADUATE (OC beeldverhaal, fotografie, media- en informationdesign, vrije kunsten Brussel)

This course unit can also be taken by other students of the Association KU Leuven. 
Students of other higher education institutions will have to register as a LUCA Interuniversity Student. More information.

NOTE: this course unit might have restrictions on the number of participants!
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Beyond Immersive is a multidisciplinary elective that combines your artistic practice with technology to create interactive and engaging environments.
This elective will explore the principles and techniques used in immersive design, including user experience design and spatial design, by using the various technologies available within the Spatial Computing Lab (LucaSCL* - Campus Brussels). You will learn how to create immersive spaces that engage the senses and evoke emotional responses, and will have the opportunity to design and prototype your own immersive experiences in the LucaSCL*. Additionally, the course will cover the ethical considerations and potential uses of immersive technology in various fields such as art, entertainment and education.

Activities

6 ects. Beyond Immersive [ASSOC] (B-LUCA-K64969)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Practical24 Second termSecond term
LUCA POC GRADUATE (OC beeldverhaal, fotografie, media- en informationdesign, vrije kunsten Brussel)

hybridization of realities - Blending Artistic Expression and Technological Innovation.
Hybridization of realities refers to the blending or merging of different elements from the physical and digital worlds to create a unified and interconnected experience. It involves combining artistic expression and technological innovation to transcend traditional boundaries and create immersive environments where the real and digitized coexist. 

In this elective you will explore the integration of various technologies available within the Luca Spatial Computing Lab (LucaSCL*), with artistic practices to create new and transformative experiences that blur the line between the physical and digital realms. Your project aims to explore the convergence of realities, leading to the creation of unique and engaging spaces that challenge conventional perceptions and evoke emotional responses.

Additionally, the course will cover the ethical considerations and potential uses of immersive technology.

Evaluation

Beyond Immersive [ASSOC] (B-LUCA-K84562)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Presentation, Participation during contact hours, Process evaluation

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

 

Same modalities as first exam period.