Παρουσίαση/Προβολή

Course Syllabus

1. Introduction to "Interaction Design & Multimedia"

    Overview of the course scope, objectives, tools, and project-based methodology

2. Theory on "Multimedia Technology" and "Interaction Design"

    Fundamental concepts, principles, and frameworks of multimedia systems and interaction design.

3. Theory on "Computer Graphics", "Games Development", and "Immersive Technologies"

    Core principles of graphics pipelines, game mechanics, and immersive digital environments.

4. "Project Assignment Details" and "Introduction to Unity"

    Presentation of project requirements, development phases, and an introduction to the Unity environment and workflow.

5. "Camera, Lights & Shading"

    Techniques for scene composition, camera control, lighting models, and material shading in Unity.

6. "Digital Assets & Physics"

     Asset creation and integration, animation basics, and physics systems for interactive environments.

7. "Events & Scripting"

     Event-driven interaction, scripting fundamentals, and behavior implementation in Unity.

8. "User Interface Design"

      Design and implementation of user interfaces, interaction feedback, and usability considerations.

9. "Immersive Technologies"

      Design and development for immersive platforms, including VR, AR, and mixed reality experiences.

10. "Project Presentation"

       Final project demonstration, documentation review, and discussion of design and implementation outcomes.

Course Objectives/Goals

The course aims to introduce:

• Basic theoretical concepts of the digital image synthesis, interactive multimedia, and computer game design mechanisms.
• Simple tools and procedures for effectively designing, development and publishing interactive digital applications via Unity game engine.

By the end of the course, student will be able to:

• Design and prototype interactive digital experiences. Develop and implement functional Unity applications.

• Apply fundamental principles of interaction, immersion, and multimedia design.

• Critically evaluate usability and user experience.

• Communicate design and technical decisions through presentations.

Assessment Methods

The course assessment is based entirely (100% – 10/10) on the design, development, and presentation of a Unity project.
The project consists of an interactive, immersive, multimedia application developed using Unity.

General Information

• The project is mandatory.

• All assignments are carried out in groups of 2–3 students.

• The project idea is proposed by the students and must be approved by the instructor.

• Each group is required to demonstrate and document their progress through intermediate project presentations during the semester.

Project Development Phases

The project must follow the standard design and development pipeline outlined below:

1. Requirements Analysis
   Definition of the project goals, target users, interaction requirements, and technical constraints.

2. Conceptual & Physical Design
   Development of the core idea, narrative, interaction logic, and overall user experience. Design of the virtual environment, assets, interface elements, and interaction mechanisms.

3. Unity Implementation
   Technical development of the project in Unity, including scene setup, scripting, interactions, multimedia integration, and functionality.

4. Evaluation
   Testing and assessment of usability, performance, user experience, and achievement of the initial requirements.

Final Delivery & Presentation

At the end of the semester, each group submits and presents:

• The final Unity project.

• Supporting documentation.

• A live demonstration and discussion of the design and implementation choices.

An oral examination complements the final presentation and evaluates each student’s individual understanding of Unity, design decisions, and development process.

Textbooks / Indicative Bibliography

There is no single required textbook for this course. Learning is primarily based on hands-on practice, project development, and guided tutorials. Students are expected to actively explore documentation and online resources to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of their project.

Recommended Books (Greek)

• Δημούλας, Χ. (2015). Τεχνολογίες συγγραφής και διαχείρισης πολυμέσων. Κάλλιπος, Ανοικτές Ακαδημαϊκές Εκδόσεις. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-588
• Κουτσαμπάσης, Π. (2015). Αξιολόγηση Διαδραστικών Συστημάτων με Επίκεντρο τον Χρήστη. Κάλλιπος, Ανοικτές Ακαδημαϊκές Εκδόσεις. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-748
• Μπουμπάρης, Ν. (2024). Πολιτισμός και πολυμέσα. Κάλλιπος, Ανοικτές Ακαδημαϊκές Εκδόσεις. https://dx.doi.org/10.57713/kallipos-371

Other/Supplementary Books (Greek)

• 2025 - Σχεδίαση Διαδραστικότητας  – Επεκτείνοντας την αλληλεπίδραση ανθρώπου‑υπολογιστή
• 2024 - Αναδυόμενες και ανατρεπτικές τεχνολογίες σε πολιτιστικούς χώρους
• 2019 - Τεχνολογία Πολυμέσων: Σύγχρονα Πολυμεσικά Εργαλεία
• 2017 - Ανάπτυξη παιχνιδιών: Σχεδιασμός διαδραστικής αφήγησης. Θεωρίες, τάσεις και παραδείγματα
• 2016 - Ο Προγραμματισμός της Διάδρασης
• 2016 - Γραφικά και εικονική πραγματικότητα
• 2015 - Πολυμέσα
• 2015 - Εικονικοι Κόσμοι
• 2015 - Εισαγωγή στην αλληλεπίδραση ανθρώπου-υπολογιστή, N. Αβούρης , X. Κατσάνος, N. Τσέλιος, K. Μουστάκας, ΣΕΑΒ.
• 2010 - Η κοινωνία της πληροφορίας και ο ρόλος των διαδραστικών πολυμέσων
• 2009 - Βιντεοπαιχνίδια: Βιομηχανία και Ανάπτυξη
• 2008 - Γραφικά και Οπτικοποίηση Αρχές και Αλγόριθμοι, Θ. Θεοχάρης, Γ. Παπαϊωάννου, N. Πλατής, N. M. Πατρικαλάκης, ΕΑΔΠΠΑ, 2008.
• 2007 - Διαδραστικά πολυμέσα και ψηφιακή τεχνολογία στις τέχνες

Instructors

Andreas A. Vasilakis - Assistant Professor Dept. of Informatics, AUEB

• Office Hours: Monday 10:00-12:00, Friday 10:00-12:00 
• 2 Troias, Kimolou and Spetson Street, Office 405
• personal website
• abasilak@aueb.gr