Christian Roth
Dr. Christian Roth is an advocate for positive change through immersive narrative experiences that encourage experimentation and perspective-taking. As a media psychologist, specialised in human-computer-interaction (HCI), he integrates diverse disciplines and creative expressions to engage learners on their educational journey.
Currently based at the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht in the Netherlands (www.hku.nl/), Dr. Roth is a dedicated Research Fellow at the Research Group (Dis)connected Technology & Creativity and educator at the HKU School of Games specializing in interactive narrative, educational games, and meaningful design. Dr. Roth also founded DELTA Innovative Learning a consultancy company for immersive learning experiences. His work stands at the intersection of academia, education, art, and practical application, exploring and evaluating the use of interactive narratives and extended realities for personal growth and transformative learning.
Dr. Roth is involved in a series of European projects on the topics of games, storytelling, art and education. More under his website www.spieleforschung.de/en
HKU Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht
Session
Transformation starts with resonance, resonance begins with a spark.
In this workshop, we’ll explore what makes immersive experiences emotionally impactful. Together we’ll explore the concept of transformative experiences, compare practical insights, and thereby gain new perspectives on designing XR of the future.