General description
Interaction technologies and techniques are one of the most active research themes in the department. The course serves as a general introduction to the field and provides examples of research in selected interaction technologies. It is recommended as a prerequisite for special courses that deal in more detail with some technologies, and also for the course on implementation of new interaction techniques.
Learning outcomes
After this course the student has an overview of some active research themes in interactive technology. Students are able to relate new research results into past research in the field. The exam is based on some research articles, and the objective here is to develop reading skills that are later needed for the Master's thesis.
Contents
The course introduces some new interaction techniques, technologies, and environments. The topics of the lectures include gaze-based interaction, ubiquitous computing, tangible user interfaces, and large and small displays. In addition, a fifth topical theme may be included.
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Lectures | 24 h | 0 h |
Participation in lectures is not compulsory but it is recommended. It also may give bonus points in the grading.
Teaching language
EnglishModes of study
Participation in the classes and course assignments (neither is compulsory but both are recomended).
An exam is always required. In addition, there may be some required assignments, to be specified yearly.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Recommended year of study
3. year autumnAdvanced level.
Study materials
Slides, selected journal articles and conference papers.
Belongs to following study modules
