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Associate Professor at the Design Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto. His research explores computational art, design and aesthetics, topics to which he dedicated two books: "Art and Computation" (2022) and “Artificial Aesthetics” (2016). His artistic practice spans computer music, sound art, live performance, audiovisuals, and sound installations. He runs the Crónica label for experimental music and sound art, and the xCoAx conference (on computation, communication, aesthetics and x). 

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  • Name

    Miguel Carvalhais
  • Role

    External Research Collaborator
  • Since

    01st July 2016
Publications

2021

Connection of Dynamic Temporal Continuities in Videogames

Authors
Ribeiro, JP; Carvalhais, M; Cardoso, P;

Publication
ADVANCES IN DESIGN, MUSIC AND ARTS, EIMAD 2020

Abstract
This research examines temporal continuities in videogames-the passing of time regardless of player action-and players' understanding of it, taking into account videogame and media theory. It presents a chronology of schools of thought and an analysis of the application of the theory to two case studies, to determine the motives behind players' actions over time. Subjects played two videogames of different genres, and an analysis of mixed nature revealed a lack of consensus about who is in control of the passing of time in the narrative of videogames. Results demonstrate the ambiguity in the awareness of the passing of time, showing that: (1) players distinguish narrative time and story time; (2) time can be studied through dynamic problems presented to players; (3) narrative cycles inform scene segmentation. The study corroborates previous hypotheses about the resolving of conflicts bringing an end to the narrative, thus also to the temporal continuity. Data shows evidence of the possibility of analysing time in videogames through some of the theories and frameworks tested.

2019

Editorial

Authors
Rangel, A; Carvalhais, M; Ribas, L; Verdicchio, M;

Publication
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE ARTS

Abstract

2019

Playful design, empathy and the nonhuman turn

Authors
Fava, F; Soares, CM; Carvalhais, M;

Publication
TECHNOETIC ARTS

Abstract
In the context of interspecies play involving humans, we find limitations when it comes to understanding most species. One reason for this may be the fact that we tend to anthropomorphize the other to be able to empathize with it. In light of this, how can we infer communication signs of other species so we are able to connect with the nonhuman world? We look for answers to this question by adopting a phenomenological approach that allows us to decentre from the anthropocentric perspective. We highlight animal studies, especially those that extend to them the notion of play, and the studies on interspecies playful interaction conducted in the context of animal- computer interaction. In addition, we propose considering empathy as an interspecies dialogical bridge with nonhumans. Finally, we argue about an expansion of the field of interaction design as an approach to the connection with the nonhuman world.

2018

Educação para a Leitura na Era da Informação: Novas poéticas e estruturas narrativas para o envolvimento do público jovem em atividades de leitura

Authors
Monteiro, J; CIQUP, Universidade do Porto,; Carvalhais, M; Morais, C; INESC TEC, Universidade do Porto,; CIQUP, Universidade do Porto,;

Publication
Estudos em Comunicacao

Abstract

2018

Editorial

Authors
Rangel, A; Ribas, L; Verdicchio, M; Carvalhais, M;

Publication
Journal of Science and Technology of the Arts

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2020

Anticipatory Design for the Ubiquitous Computing Era: Towards a Human- centered Artificial Intelligence shift in Interaction Design

Author
Joana Machado Cerejo de Araújo

Institution
UP-FBAUP

2020

Narrativas especulativas: a arte contemporânea como uma mensagem enviada do futuro

Author
Chana de Moura

Institution
UP-FBAUP

2020

Games for creative literacy: A play-oriented framework for cultivating creative literacy

Author
José Manuel da Conceição Raimundo

Institution
UP-FBAUP

2020

Narratives of our age: Intergenerational storytelling for the preservation of cultural identity

Author
Juliana Carolina Campos Monteiro

Institution
UP-FBAUP

2020

O Design e a Notação Musical: Movimentos, Elementos, Cultura

Author
Daniel José Mateus Monteiro

Institution
UP-FBAUP