This paper argues that the still-emerging paradigm of situated cognition requires a more
systematic perspective on media to capture the enculturation of the human mind. By virtue of …

This article proposes the notion of 'agency mechanics' as an innovative design element of
video games. It begins by exploring the well-documented interactive elements of horror …

Introducing interactivity to films has proven a longstanding and difficult challenge due to their
narrative-driven, linear and theatre-based nature. Previous research has suggested that …

The concept of emotion-driven media integrates affective computing into developing new
types of digital media by including the human spectator as an essential part of the whole …

The dilemma of designing interactive narrative media is how to empower the participants to
tell the author's story from their own point of view, yet in a structured manner. We propose a …

This chapter explores the space of Brain-Computer Interaction as a tool to enhance
storytelling within cinema, as a means to overcome some of the main critiques of interactive …

Enactive media bring new possibilities for intelligent interactive educational systems, as they
are capable of adapting to the user's emotional expressions and promote an advanced …

This paper presents research based on the creation and development of two Brain
Controlled Interface (BCI) based film experiences. The focus of this research is primarily on …

Da sempre al centro di analisi demografiche e sociologiche, così come di frequenti ricerche
di mercato e studi di marketing, l'universo giovanile viene spesso imbrigliato e appiattito …

Emotion is a key aspect of human cognition and learning. It may have great influence on
math learning process in childhood. Tangible and playful interfaces can be used to support …