IFI7305.DT/1 - Cognition and Emotion of Digital Media ("Design for Digital Behaviour Change Interventions" module of training)

interaction designers, UX researchers, digital services and products designers

The course aims at introducing basic themes of human cognitive and emotional processes. Using this knowledge, students will critically analyze and shape multimodal experiences delivered by media and digital games trough assignments.

Topics to be covered in the course include (but not limited to):
- Spatial cognition
- Semantic cognition
- Memory
- Emotion theories
- Basic emotions, complex emotions, pain
- Neurophysiological basis of emotional processing
- Emotions elicitation
- Prosocial behavior, compassion and empathy
- Emotion - perception - cognition influences
- Dual process theory; Nudging strategies

- is aware of the main principles of human cognition and emotion;
- is able to apply this knowledge in critical analysis of existing media content including digital games;
- is able to apply this knowledge in design/creation of media content including digital games.

work experience on design and research field is highly recommended

vähemalt magistrikraad, töökogemus valdkonnas, täiskasvanute koolitamise kogemus

theoretical lectures and practical workshops in the classroom, home assignments

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