Understanding user engagement in immersive and interactive stories

摘要: Popular science fiction often proffers the Holodeck vision for future immersive media: a seamless and transparent interface connecting users to virtual world where they transform into story character influence unfolding events. In my dissertation, I offer empirical observations on discussion that has been largely theoretical this point. explore psychological concept of user engagement through an interactive experience called AR Facade. experience, “player” interfaces with animated married couple augmented reality (AR) allows unconstrained body movement speech communication. The player finds herself in middle marital conflict can how social scenario plays out her actions statements. have studied Facade from perspective by conducting mixed-method investigations two instantiations: our proof lab demo at Georgia Tech eleven-week gallery installation Beall Center Art Technology Irvine, CA. My thesis challenges assumptions ingrained offering evidence display technology both supports counteracts experiential pleasures sought proponents medium. Focusing aspects human-computer interface, examine media changes when going traditional desktop interaction reality. While goal many presence researchers is strive “illusion non-mediation,” conclude explicit mediation may be required reaching embodied narrative engagement. An should mediated provide clear mechanics support agency (the feeling empowerment over events) allow manage their distance designated role. process presenting claim, clarify terminology across stakeholder disciplines present case study spans theory, design practice, computer science.