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The aim of the course is to introduce students to the impressive world of Archeology and Cultural Management. Starting from the process of excavation, students will follow the journey of an object step by step, from the moment it is discovered until its exhibition in the museum. More specifically, students will carry out their own excavation and record, maintain and interpret their findings. Questions such as “What is an excavation?”, “What does an archaeologist do?”, “What follows the discovery of a finding?”, “What is the purpose of a museum and how is a museum exhibition organized?” will be answered through interactive and fun activities.

Students will have the opportunity to examine significant archaeological treasures, in order to gain a broader knowledge of the history, the everyday life and the artwork of important civilizations of antiquity, such as Egyptian, Greek, Roman art. The young archaeologists will discover the secret treasures of museums and will organize their own museum exhibition. A number of debates and discussions on contemporary issues will take place, such as the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece, whether the antiquities can be protected during a war, and how museums survive during an economic crisis.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of video game design. Utilizing a project-based approach and the Unity Game Engine it aims to teach the basic theory and concepts of video game design from the perspective of a video game designer. At the same time, students learn the core skills of basic computer programing using the C# language as well as visual scripting.

Designing video games is not only about programming game mechanics but it is also about creating an entertaining experience for the player. This course introduces the concept and theory of “player centric” game design which includes topics like; the essential elements of a game, the structure of a video game, what the core mechanics of a game are and how they work with the user interface to create gameplay. Along with design elements, student learn the different roles of the design team members in the video game industry.

The programming language C# is introduced along with visual scripting using Playmaker. By the end of the course, students will be able to create interactivity and game play through scripting, using functions, finite state machines, variables, and if statements.

By the end of the course students should be able to understand video game design theory. They will utilize this theory and scripting skills to design and create a working prototype game that engages and entertains the player.

Students are expected to be familiar with standard computer operations (e.g., login, cut & paste, email attachments, compressing files, etc.) before enrolling in the course. It is recommended to have completed the ‘Introduction to Java’ or the ‘Scratch’ course. The course will be conducted in English.

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Dig & Discover: From the Archaelogical Excavation to the Museum

Diving into the Deep: The Mysteries of the Oceans

Introduction to Java (Greek)

Introduction to Web Design (Greek)

More than Just a Game… Video Game Design in Unity (English)

Nanotechnology: Billionths at Work!

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