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| Media Lab Final Thesis and Dissertation Abstracts
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SANKARI Sankari is an interactive television project using a new experimental narrative technique and showing the result in public mass media. The user is represented by his own voice. The indivual performances and improvisational aspects create the suspense of the narrative. A character based story structure is used to create a dialogue between the user and the narrative. The main character has no voice of his own. The viewer can phone the show and give the main character his own voice. The caller is performing as the main character's speaking voice and inner monologue. His voice will be part of the live TV-show and his performance is heard by the TV-audience. The clip-editor of the show is also listening to this performance. Numerous versions of each scenario have been shot. Based on the caller's input, the clip-editor chooses adequate movie clips and decides how the story progresses. Project group: Petri Kola, Minna Nurminen, Mikko Lindholm, Satu Lavinen, Toke Lahti, Niko Soveri, Oskari Pastila, Aura Neuvonen, Oskari Martimo, Riikka Paavola, Pipsa Asiala; Heikki Pitkänen, Olga Koskikallio, Ilkka Villi, Ville Seivo, Kirsi Kärnä, Markku Nousiainen Launch date: 25.1.2003 |
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Art, Fact and Artifact Production The public examination of Lily Díaz-Kommonen's dissertation Art, Fact and Artifact Production was held at the University of Art and Design Helsinki (Sampo Auditorium, Media Centre Lume) on 11 December 2002 at noon. Díaz-Kommonen is a senior researcher at the University's Media Lab. Her opponent was Professor Michael Shanks from Stanford University, USA. "This work analyzes how knowledge is produced by various participants working together at the intersection where arts, humanities, and the new media meet. We are presented with two complementing voices: one building theory of how art, facts and artifacts are produced, and the other reporting the process that contributed to those insights - the collaborative design effort of creating the Raisio Digital Archive, which gathers representations of archaeological finds and assorted material culture of Southwestern Finland, from the periods of the late Iron Age to the early Middle Ages." Art, Fact, and Artifact Production is published as a book already, and it will be available in .pdf format, too. See the abstract, please! Launch date: 11.12.2002 |
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Myths for One "Have you ever thought that you couldn't relate with something if you were absolutely different from it?" The installation participated the MindTrek competition at Tampere, in November 2002. The opening in Helsinki, 3.12.2002 is a shared event with the "Space in Common" exhibition of the Department of Art, Helsinki University of Art and Design. After the opening, the installation is exhibited in the foyer of the Sampo-sali 4.12.2002-7.1.2003. Project group: Mika Tuomola, Juhani Tenhunen, Lotta Partanen, Jörund Ek, Markus Norrena, Timo Numminen, Teppo Kotirinta & al (see the .pdf); dancer Aki Suzuki Launch date: 3.12.2002 |
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Animaatiokone Animation installation + web site. A futuristic machine that gives you a chance to create your own wax animation. Animaatiokone (Animation Machine) is an easy-to-use, futuristic machine that turns you into a master animator. Prix Möbius Nordica jury has chosen Animaatiokone to be presented to the international jury at Media Centre Lume on 25.1.2003. Animaatiokone will be at your service at the preview exhibition from 17.1. to 25.1. at Lume Gallery. Project group: Mikko Lindholm and Perttu Hämäläinen (Mlab), Ari Nykänen (TMO) Launch date: 26.9.2002 |
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Fle3 Learning Environment The Learning Environments for Progressive Inquiry research Group has released a new version of the Future Learning Environment software, Fle3. Fle3 is a web-based learning environment. To be more specific, Fle3 is a server software for computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL). Fle3 is Open Source and Free Software released under GNU, the General Public Licence (GPL). The licence protects your freedom to use, modify and distribute Fle3. Project group: Bo Granlund, Ilkka Kekkonen, Pietari Laurila, Giedre Kligyte, Teemu Leinonen, Samu Mielonen, Janne Pietarila, Tarmo Toikkanen Launch date: 15.2.2002 |
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Mixed Reality Pong Mixed Reality Pong is a mixed reality version of the classic "Pong" game. The aim of the game is to score goals by hitting a virtual ball over the other end of the game area protected by the opponent player. The game counts the goals the players have scored, and they can agree to play either for a limited amount of time, or until either of them has scored a certain amount of goals. The players can play the game with their hands or other real-world objects. The game physics simulate the behaviour of a real ball, except that the virtual ball doesn't slow down at all. Project group: Kiia Kallio Launch date: 1.11.2001 |
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Kukakumma Muumaassa - 'QuiQui's Giant Bounce QuiQui's Giant Bounce is a physically and vocally interactive computer game aimed at 4 to 9 year old children. The game is not controlled using a joystick or a keyboard. Instead, the user's body movements and voice are sensed via a webcam and a microphone. The main character QuiQui is a curious little green dragon that mimics the user's movements and shouts and exhales sparks when the user shouts. The game is based on research on children's physical development, augmented with usability tests and interviews at schools and day care centers. The game was awarded as the best product for children in the Pikku Kakkonen category of the MindTrek, Tampere 2001, and also was selected to the Milia 2002 'Young Talent' competition. Project group: Perttu Hämäläinen, Johanna Höysniemi Launch date: 16.5.2001 |
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Pockets full of Memories "Pockets full of Memories" is an online and museum installation in which the audience creates an archive by scanning an object in their possession at the time of the exhibition visit. These items and their descriptions are entered into a continuously growing database. The sum of the archive of objects, organized through a neural-net based self-organizing map algorithm, is to be projected on a large gallery wall and the audience will be able to interact, regroup, and reformulate relationships through terminals in the exhbition space. The opening took place in the Georges Pompidou Center, Paris. Project group: Kohonen's self-organizing map algorithm - Timo Honkela, Timo Koskenniemi, Petri Saarikko; Media Lab. c3 center for Culture and Communication, Budapest - touchscreen data collection, online and gallery interaction hardware and projection software. Design by projekttriangle, Stuttgart. Launch date: 18.4.2001 |
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Strategic Questions in the Development of Interactive Television Programs Doctor of Arts Dissertation: WWW, multimedia and theories of screenwriting offer starting points for development of Interactive Television Programs. Also virtual communities and home shopping provide ideas. Kari Jääskeläinen's publication is the first doctoral dissertation from the Media Lab of University of Art and Design, Helsinki. Project group: Kari Jääskeläinen Launch date: 22.2.2001 |
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Elokuvantaju - CinemaSense CinemaSense is net-based study material on film production. The service is designed for studying the basics of film expression, but it also functions as a portal for professionals in the film industry, as well as for those who have just bought their first camera. The study material is available via the map on the study material page and the word search. Project group: Antti Raike, Karri Laitinen, Timo Viikari(Media Lab UIAH); Samu Heikkilä (ETO UIAH) Launch date: 19.2.2001 |
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Falling through the Force of Gravity The premiere of a part of Hanna Haaslahti's final thesis project, a short movie, was at the Avanto festival in November 2000 in the Kiasma theatre. The dance-installation exhibited recently at Continent - New Media Art exhibition is followed by this hypnotic short movie about past unrest. Four memories of dancer Pia Lindy are incarnated in the form of choreographies at the National Museum. The dancer recalls events from her past that still obsess her physical memory. Naughty "memories" sabotage the solemn museum space and quarrel with each other. They are angels, who play tricks with people's minds. Each have their own story to tell. Project group: Hanna Haaslahti (Media Lab UIAH); Pia Lindy + others Launch date: 12.11.2000 |
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Continent Continent, an exhibition of new media art, premiered 18 multimedia and net art projects, which were produced in a collaborative process between Finland, Belgium and France. The exhibition was open simultaneously in Helsinki (Lasipalatsi Media Centre) and Brussels (Centre Brussels2000) in September 8 - October 12. Continent was produced in collaboration between UIAH Media Lab, Helsinki and iMAL (Interactive Media Art Lab) and Magic Media, Brussels. The project was realized within the European Cities of Culture framework, in collaboration with 2000.hel.fi and Brussels 2000. http://www.continent-imaw.net http://mobilecontinent.uiah.fi Project group: Minna Tarkka, Cilla Lönnqvist (Media Lab UIAH) + others Launch date: 8.9.2000 |
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Multimedia for the National Museum UIAH Media Lab has produced the multimedia solution for the Finnish National Museum, which was opened again for the public on July 7, 2000 after a long period of renovation. The work realized by the Media Lab consists of designing the overall multimedia concept and networked solution, through which parts of the programmes can be updated by the museum staff. In addition, the Media Lab designed and produced 4 local multimedia programmes, the first ones in the museum's plans for an extensive series of exhibition multimedia. Press release (in Finnish) Project group: Marjo Mäenpää, Maari Fabritius, Tomi Knuutila, Hanna Haaslahti, Karri Laitinen, Petri Kola (Media Lab UIAH); Sini Sopo, Juha Huuskonen, Timo Lukumaa, Marko Wallgren, Riikka Sarvas, Panu Heikkilä Producers: Minna Tarkka, Marjo Mäenpää (Media Lab UIAH); Ritva Wäre, Kirsti Melanko (The National Museum) Launch date: 7.7.2000 |
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Katumuisti The first part of Maari Fabritius' final thesis project Katumuisti was published in May 2000. After that, in November 2000, Katumuisti won the Grand Prix in Tampere MindTrek competition. Project group: Maari Fabritius (Media Lab UIAH); Heikki Leskinen, Mikko Jääskeläinen, Sami Kuusela, Juha Huuskonen, Juhana Kokkonen. Produced by Coronet Interactive. Language: Finnish Launch date: 31.5.2000 |
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Easter in Carúpano, Venezuela Exhibition 15.4-15.6.2000 at the Helinä Rautavaara Museum. The exhibition was presented also on the Nordisk Museumsfestival 2000. The exhibition was designed and produced by a group of fourteen students from the Media Lab and the department of anthropology of the University of Helsinki. It comprised of five interactive installations, and one traditional photography exhibition. A catalogue was also designed and produced by the students. The work was tutored by Lily Díaz. Project group: Lily Díaz, Maria Koskijoki, Jon Nykänen, Timo Viikari, Perttu Hämäläinen, Päivi Romppanen, Giedre Kligyte, Tomi Knuutila, Taina Myöhänen (Media Lab UIAH); Eija-Maija Kotilainen, Antti Huittinen, Antti Ikonen, Patrick Rastenberger, Ilkka Ruohonen, Jukka Ylitalo, Laura Ekholm, Elina Hartikainen, Johanna Illman, Laura Kokko, Marja Paavilainen, Kati Vyyryläinen Launch date: 15.4.2000 |
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Lepakko - CavePeople This CD-Rom tells the story of Lepakkoluola aka the Batcave, a paint warehouse in Helsinki, Finland, which became known for various reasons, by various names. The CD-Rom presents Lepakkoluola as something more than a mere building. Lepakkoluola was a state of mind, which generated many rock bands and even the oldest private radio station in Finland, Radio City. 'Lepakko CavePeople', therefore is not a game, nor is it an educational multimedia show to be screened in museums. This CD-Rom mixes documentation with sensation - it is something for the user to make sense of and discover. Project group: Mediaosuuskunta Muuntaja COOP / Mia Mäkelä, Timo Viikari, Tomi Knuutila (Media Lab UIAH), Otto Mattson, Miska Rantanen. Published by WSOY. Launch date: 11.4.2000 |
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Akvaario http://www.akvaario.net, 1.3.00 at 00:00, TV1. "In March nobody will have to stay awake alone." Akvaario is an interactive TV series that progresses in real time in the heart of the night. During March 2000 Finnish night birds were able to take care of TV-pets, Ari and Eira. They lived in their own apartments behind the TV screen. Both had come to the point where they need care and attention. Viewers were able to take care of them via telephone. Ari's and Eira's nature was modelled according to the treatment they received. Press release (in English) Project group:Teijo Pellinen, Justus Hyvärinen, Miina Kauppinen, Kimmo Kari, Ville Lehtovirta, Timo Teräväinen, Markku Niska, Ilkka von Boehm (Media Lab UIAH) + others. Produced in collaboration with the MEDIA WORKSHOP at RTI, YLE and Sonera Oyj. Launch date: 1.3.2000 |
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Terror One of our teachers and a Graphic Design student Mika Ripatti presented his final thesis work, the 3D computer-animated short film "Terror", in the Graphic Design Department, December 1999. Terror is a short trip to the interaction between two different worlds, designed in the spirit of Tex Avery and screwball comedies. The film was produced in the Media Lab. Launch date: 13.12.1999 |
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"POWER!" Game Design Document Lasse Seppänen's final thesis presentation in November 1999: "Power! Game Design Document". The emphasis of the work was on creating a professional game design document. The game described in the document - an online game of political intrigue for 1-5 players, called "Power!" - was designed specifically for this project. A game design document is a production document that describes a computer game in a highly detailed manner. The game design document is used as a reference by artists, programmers, sound designers and management. In a sense, it has a relatively similar status as a script in the film industry. Language: English Launch date: 26.11.1999 |
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At home, today, tomorrow Future Media Home proudly presents: DESIGN FICTION Exhibition in the Glass Palace 4.-22.6.99. Go to see the website, please. Language: English, Finnish Launch date: 4.6.1999 |
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Games, computers and people The seminar in co-operation with the Media Lab UIAH and the Finnish Artificial Intelligence Society. See the programme in Finnish, please. The book 'Games, Computers and People', ISBN-951-22-4535-3, ISSN-0785-8140, was edited by Media Lab professor Timo Honkela and published by the Finnish Artificial Intelligence Society. Languages: English, Finnish Launch date: 19.5.1999 |
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MAID/IE 2101 project MAID (Multimedia Assets for Industrial Design) will develop and demonstrate systems which allow designers and design-based companies to: interactively access multimedia databases of products, materials and services; integrate data into their own design computing environments; participate in distant work groups and receive on-line design tools and services; implement projects at a distance. Design by: Jyrki Rissanen and Media Lab Production Group Language: English Launch date: 31.12.1998 |
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ART2 - ARTTU 5-6/98 The electronic version of UIAH's Arttu 5-6/98 magazine on Design Research: Consuming / Media. The www design was developed by the Media Lab students and produced by Marjo Mäenpää in collaboration with the UIAH Information unit, Paula Haikarainen and Marita Sandelin. Look also at the previous issues. Design by: Tomi Knuutila, Karri Laitinen, Jan Lepistö, Christer Nuutinen, Tomi Salminen, Timo Viikari (UIAH Media Lab). Coordination: Marjo Mäenpää (UIAH Media Lab). Language: English Launch date: 18.11.1998 |
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NOBLESSE OBLIGE "They came from Sweden..." Noblesse Oblige is an interactive horror/comedy game, produced by Media Lab, ETO and LTO, UIAH. The premiere was at the MuuMedia festival 1998. Cast: Sirkka Tälli, Miikka Valtonen, Pasi Peni, Matti Kuortti, Marko Pekonen Production group: Kepa Lehtinen, Kai Lappalainen, Jouni Mutanen, Lasse Seppänen, Tero Makkonen, Tapio Schultz, Heli Peni, Pasi Peni, Samu Heikkilä, Hanna Haaslahti, Minna Väisänen, Raimo Lång Language: Finnish Launch date: 9.10.1998 |
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ILLNESS AND ITS REPRESENTATIONS ISEA 98: Media Lab researcher Lily Díaz with the students Hanna Holm and KirsiMarja Metsähuone presented their project about the terror associated with illness and how this is represented. Language: English Launch date: 2.9.1998 |
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ART2 - ARTTU 3/98 The electronic version of UIAH's Arttu 3/98 magazine. The prototype was developed in the Electronic publishing workshop (April 1998, Media Lab, coordinated by Minna Tarkka and Asta Raami) and further developed by the design team, in collaboration with the UIAH Information unit / Elina Melgin. Next issue, on Research, Media and Design is due in October 1998. Design by: Matti Väisänen, Sini Sopo (UIAH Media Lab), Anu Merenlahti, Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi (UIAH Graphic Design). Languages: Finnish and English Launch date: 17.6.1998 |
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WWW site LUME Design by: Raino Ranta, Media Lab Text by: Paula Blåfield Soundscape by: David Rothenberg, Media Lab Languages: Finnish and English Launch date: April 1998 |
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| www.veikka.com was designed and produced by the Media Lab's Production Group in record time during the spring 1998, on the eve of the Dhaulagiri '98 expedition. Veikka.com is the site of Finland's most famous and accomplished mountaineer, Veikka Gustafsson, the first Finn ever to conquer Mount Everest, K2 and other famous peaks. Interface design and production: Raino Ranta Technical expert: Jyrki Rissanen Languages: Finnish, English Launch date: April 1998 |
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Welcome to Medieval Turku multimedia in cooperation with the Aboa Vetus museum and Muuritutkimus, Turku. Previews: 3-D model of the Market Place , 1480 in Turku. (QTVR, 240k) Design by: Henrik Niinimäki and Hannu Riihimäki Launch date: March 1998 |
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Susanna Koskinen: Sokko (Trekker) Documentary, 45 min The film is Susanna Koskinen's final thesis project for the Media Lab and it was granted a honorary mention at the Tampere Film Festival in March 1998. See also the article in Electronic Art2. Languages: Finnish and English Launch date: 8.1.1998 |
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