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The Body, Gesture and Space in the Composition of Sonic Worlds in

Augmented Reality Environments


The Centre for Research in Game Technology & Interactive Systems is offering a
Research Postgraduate Scholarship to investigate The Body, Gesture and Space in the
Composition of Sonic Worlds in Augmented Reality Environments.
This research programme will investigate the perception of space in electroacoustic
composition in augmented reality (AR) environments based on the influence of the
human body and gesture in its perception. Through research, composition and creative
practice, the application of acoustics, gesture models, and psychoacoustics in AR
technology will be explored.
Technological advancements far outpace the establishment of fundamental design
frameworks. As 'Virtual Reality Head-Mounted Displays', emerge as mainstream
consumer devices - Augmented Reality equivalents that combine the real and virtual
worlds are concurrently being developed and offer many creative possibilities.
Compatibility with human perceptual and cognitive processes is a starting point to
designing any digital interface system, whereby human users are presented with
dynamically changing information. It will be argued that the body, gesture and the
perception of space are fundamental, especially where the acquisition of new
knowledge is the key objective during the creative process of composing sonic worlds
for augmented reality environments.
The suitable candidate will therefore be required to conceive, design, and test a
framework that incorporates such constraints across the visual and auditory domains,
and identify key design protocols that embrace pedagogical principles of
electroacoustic composition and its application to augmented reality.

Scholarship Conditions: Fees and 6,000 stipend per annum (x 2 years)

Requirements of Candidate
Level 8 Honours Degree (with a 2:2 Grade or higher), in an appropriate study field is
essential;
A background in Max, ChucK, Csound or another audio programming environment is
essential, and the ability to integrate gesture mapping is highly desirable;
A background in electroacoustic composition and creative practice is essential;
Supplementary knowledge in auditory cognition and perception is advantageous;
An interest in pursuing postgraduate studies in an area related to VR or AR interface
design and human computer interaction;
A strong focus on the intersection of theory and practice, incorporating
interdisciplinary skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work at a
professional level. Regular peer-reviewed presentations and detailed reporting will be
required;
Ability to gather, process and draw conclusions from various kinds of data;
Capable of lecturing up to two hours per week as required by the Department;
Capacity to work independently.

Informal research enquiries should be directed to: Dr. John Greenwood, Lecturer &
Researcher, Limerick Institute of Technology, Ireland.
Email: John.Greenwood @lit.ie

Application forms to be returned to:


Graduate Studies and Research Office, Limerick Institute of Technology, Moylish,
Limerick
For general process enquiries please contact graduatestudies@lit.ie
Note: Incomplete documentation will be returned to sender

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