{"id":17415,"date":"2026-10-23T09:08:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/?post_type=concurs_admitere&#038;p=17415"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:11:11","slug":"viwas-virtual-worlds-skills-academy","status":"publish","type":"concurs_admitere","link":"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/proiecte-unatc\/viwas-virtual-worlds-skills-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"VIWAS \u2013 Virtual Worlds Skills Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apel:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital Europe &#8211; DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-VIRTUAL-WORLDS-ACADEMY-STEP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type of action: DIGITAL-LS \/ Proposal number: 101298981<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Perioada de desf\u0103\u0219urare:<\/strong> 2026-2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grant UE:<\/strong> 8.544.235,24 \u20ac (UNATC \u2013 372.477,70 \u20ac)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apel:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UEFISCDI &#8211; Programul 5.8. &#8211; Cooperare european\u0103 \u0219i interna\u021bional\u0103.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subprogramul 5.8.2. &#8211; Ini\u021biative europene \u0219i interna\u021bionale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Europa Digital\u0103 &#8211; Academia de Competen\u021be pentru Lumile Virtuale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PN-IV-P8-8.2-EUD-2026-0073<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Perioada de desf\u0103\u0219urare:<\/strong> 01.09.2026 &#8211; 01.09.2029<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grant UEFISCDI:<\/strong> 866.720 lei<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parteneri:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyens Centre of Excellence (CY) (coordonator), Suomen ymp\u00e4rist\u00f6opisto SyklI oy (FI), SC Nedho Animation SRL (RO), Nedho (FI), XB Bootcamp GmbH (DE), Akmi Anonimi Ekpaideftiki Etairia (EL), Medien Bayern GmbH (DE), Universitatea Na\u021bional\u0103 de Art\u0103 Teatral\u0103 \u0219i Cinematografic\u0103 (RO), Skillnet Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee (IE), Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona (ES), Instytut Chemii Bioorganicznej Polskiej Akademii Nauk (PL), \u00c9cole Nationale Sup\u00e9rieure d\u2019Arts et M\u00e9tiers (FR), Europ\u00e4ischer Verband Beruflicher Bildungstr\u00e4ger (DE), XR4Europe (BE), BSD Societa a Responsabilita Limitata (IT), Universit\u00e0 Telematica Internazionale Uninettuno (IT), Secretariatul Na\u021bional al Re\u021belei Universit\u0103\u021bilor (RO), Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza (IT), EIT Manufacturing South SRL (IT), Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Catalunya (ES), Comau SpA (IT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Descrierea proiectului:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evolu\u021bia rapid\u0103 a tehnologiilor digitale imersive, precum realitatea virtual\u0103 (VR), realitatea augmentat\u0103 (AR) \u0219i realitatea extins\u0103 (XR), a condus la apari\u021bia Lumilor Virtuale (VW) ca instrumente transformatoare \u00een diverse sectoare. Cu toate acestea, peisajul educa\u021biei \u0219i al form\u0103rii profesionale nu a r\u0103spuns \u00eenc\u0103 pe deplin cererii tot mai mari de competen\u021be specializate legate de VW. Virtual Worlds Skills Academy (ViWAS) \u00ee\u0219i propune s\u0103 reduc\u0103 acest decalaj de competen\u021be prin dezvoltarea unui ecosistem cuprinz\u0103tor de competen\u021be \u0219i formare \u0219i adaptat viitorului, care s\u0103 echipeze cursan\u021bii, educatorii \u0219i profesioni\u0219tii cu abilit\u0103\u021bile necesare pentru a prospera \u0219i a modela economia Lumilor Virtuale. ViWAS este o ini\u021biativ\u0103 educa\u021bional\u0103 de pionierat care combin\u0103 for\u021ba modelului organiza\u021bional RenDanHeYi (2021) cu agilitatea sistemului de franciz\u0103, aplicate \u00eentr-un context educa\u021bional. ViWAS are o structur\u0103 modern\u0103 de tip \u00eentreprindere-cloud \u0219i \u00ee\u0219i propune s\u0103 preg\u0103teasc\u0103 viitorii dezvoltatori, profesori, arhitec\u021bi, designeri \u0219i utilizatori ai Lumilor Virtuale printr-o abordare fundamental nou\u0103 a educa\u021biei, bazat\u0103 pe structuri AGILE, g\u00e2ndire de tip \u201edesign thinking\u201d \u0219i o mentalitate antreprenorial\u0103. Proiectul va contribui la transformarea digital\u0103 a UE prin perfec\u021bionarea \u0219i recalificarea for\u021bei de munc\u0103 \u00een domeniul \u00een plin\u0103 expansiune al Lumilor Virtuale. Prin stimularea colabor\u0103rii dintre furnizorii de educa\u021bie, industrie \u0219i factorii de decizie politic\u0103, ViWAS va deschide calea c\u0103tre medii de \u00eenv\u0103\u021bare digital\u0103 incluzive, inovatoare \u0219i sustenabile \u00een toat\u0103 Europa. ViWAS se concentreaz\u0103 pe predarea \u0219i \u00eenv\u0103\u021barea competen\u021belor pentru, despre \u0219i \u00een Lumi Virtuale, dezvolt\u00e2nd o re\u021bea de centre de \u00eenv\u0103\u021bare capabile s\u0103 se adapteze rapid la evolu\u021bia dinamic\u0103 a VW, plas\u00e2nd cursantul \u00een centrul procesului educa\u021bional \u0219i cultiv\u00e2nd un spirit antreprenorial \u0219i o abordare de tip \u201edesign thinking\u201d la toate nivelurile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UNATC &#8211; ViWAS Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Alexandru I. Berceanu<\/strong> is a mixing-realities director and researcher conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of art and neuroscience. Starting with his doctoral studies, his research has centered on aggressive and prosocial behavior, using drama and immersive environments as investigative tools to develop emotional regulation through gamified approaches and theatrical representation. His results are published in international journals, and his artistic work covers interactive-media installations, VR, immersive environments, and theatre. He is an associate professor in the Animation and Interaction Department at UNATC Romania, where he also teaches in the Community and Therapeutic Theatre master\u2019s program. At UNATC he initiated the International Center for Research and Education in Innovative and Creative Technologies (CINETic), as well as its master\u2019s program in Interactive Technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/alexandruberceanu.org\/\">http:\/\/alexandruberceanu.org\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9115-9399\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9115-9399<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17418\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6657824933687002;width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-100x150.png 100w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2.png 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Grigore Burloiu<\/strong> is a Lecturer in the Animation &amp; Interactivity department at the National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest, where he teaches Creative Coding, Interactive Music Systems and Game Development, and coordinates the Interactive Technologies for Performing and Media Arts M.A.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grigore develops systems for expressive accompaniment and for interactivity in art. In 2024 he participated in the MODINA project alongside Simona Deaconescu with a lecture-performance where he developed AI systems for music and text interaction. He has also done practice-led research into motion and gesture sonification for interactive performance. His artistic collaborations have been presented internationally in venues such as Ars Electronica (AT), Vivid Festival (AU), Fete des Lumieres (FR), Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space (CZ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9059-9621\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9059-9621<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17416\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.png 300w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Marina Hanganu<\/strong> is a theatre director and a researcher at UNATC Bucharest, exploring the intersection of technology and the performing arts, with a focus on telematic and robotic performance. She has initiated and led several artistic research projects, including <em>Little Rover<\/em> (Micul Rover, co-funded by AFCN, 2026, ongoing), <em>E-Waste E-Motion: A Robofable<\/em> (co-funded by AFCN, 2025) and the Creative Europe-funded <em>Tele-Encounters<\/em> (2017\u20132019) and <em>Tele-Encounters: Beyond the Human<\/em> (2020\u20132023). Her work spans project management, artistic research, theatre directing, playwriting, and workshop facilitation for students, teenagers, and children. She holds a PhD in Theatre and Performing Arts on the topic of telematic theatre (UNATC), an MA in Advanced Theatre Practice (Royal Central School of Speech and Drama), and a BA in Theatre Directing (UNATC).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-4627-7278\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-4627-7278<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-684x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17423\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6687306501547987;width:216px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-684x1024.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-768x1150.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-1025x1536.jpeg 1025w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3.jpeg 1367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Georgiana Ene<\/strong> is a fourth-year PhD student at the National University of Theatre and Film &#8220;I.L Caragiale&#8221; in Bucharest, specialising in Theatre and Performing Arts. Her research is centred on the development of novel approaches to the marketing of national theatres in Romania, and her thesis is entitled &#8220;New marketing directions in national theatres in Romania&#8221;. Furthermore, she holds a Master&#8217;s degree in &#8220;Theatre Studies &#8211; Cultural Management and Marketing&#8221; from the same institution. Concurrently, she successfully completed a Master&#8217;s programme in Management and Communication at the National School of Political Science, specialising in Performance Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7280-6263\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7280-6263<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17420\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9957805907172996;width:236px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1.jpeg 956w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-768x771.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-149x150.jpeg 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ciprian F\u0101c\u0101eru<\/strong> is a pioneer of the <strong>XR<\/strong> scene, with over a decade of creative inquiry, design-led practice, and production at the forefront of <strong>emerging media technologies.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research assistant within the Department of Research, Development and Innovation, <strong>CINETic &#8211; UNATC<\/strong>, co-founder of the <strong>Augmented Space Agency<\/strong> studio and <strong>Space Continuum<\/strong> association,&nbsp; Ciprian is one of the representative figures of XR practices in Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Architect<\/strong> of immersive spaces, <strong>director<\/strong> of augmented experiences, and <strong>researcher<\/strong> of new media practices. His work is situated within the expanding continuum between <strong>physical and virtual space, tangible and intangible data, human and artificial intelligence<\/strong>. In this context, he examines how contemporary technologies reconfigure perception, presence, and modes of being in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To navigate this expanse, he centres his design philosophy on <strong>agentic\u2013environmental<\/strong> framework that guides the development of <strong>immersive systems<\/strong> structured around <strong>augmented human agency<\/strong>, <strong>extended spatial conditions<\/strong>, <strong><\/strong>and <strong>mediated relations<\/strong> between bodies, technologies, and the built, virtual, and hybrid worlds they inhabit. Through this approach, he frames immersive media as a transdisciplinary territory operating <strong>across cultural, educational, scientific, industrial, and civic domains<\/strong>, transforming the ways spaces are imagined, narrated, experienced, and inhabited.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0007-5409-2894\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0007-5409-2894<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17426\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:244px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nicoleta Mihaela Her\u0103scu<\/strong> brings over 16 years of experience in managing and implementing projects funded by the state budget and EU programs\u2014including the European Social Fund (ESF), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the EEA Financial Mechanism. She holds a Master\u2019s degree in Program and Project Management alongside multiple professional certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UNATC, where she has been a team member for 9 years, Nicoleta oversees technical and financial reporting, manages institutional platforms (MySMIS2021, EVoC, proiecte.pnrr.gov.ro), and liaises with funding agencies. Her key project contributions include: <strong>MET<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Developing a Methodology of Therapy Through Theatre with an Effect at the Neurochemical and Neurocognitive Levels<\/strong> (Competitiveness Operational Programme 2014\u20132020), <strong>STAD<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Social Transmission of Cognitive and Emotional States in the Care of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Patients<\/strong> (EEA Financial Mechanism 2014\u20132021), <strong>Digital Sensory<\/strong> (Institutional Development Fund \/ Ministry of Education), <strong>PAF! First Artist in the Family!<\/strong> (ESF+ \/ Education and Employment Programme 2021\u20132027), <strong>ViWAS<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Virtual Worlds Skills Academy<\/strong> (State Budget \/ UEFISCDI), where she serves as Technical Lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17417\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3395061728395061;width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1.png 803w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-150x112.png 150w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-767x574.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christina Berea is a support staff member with experience in career guidance at the National University of Theatre and Film \u201cI.L. Caragiale\u201d in Bucharest, as well as in collaboration with independent arts organizations, and in event coordination. Her work focuses on supporting students and graduates, facilitating access to professional and educational opportunities, and strengthening connections with the cultural and creative sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-988x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17419\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9666666666666667;width:348px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-988x1024.png 988w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-145x150.png 145w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-768x796.png 768w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3.png 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrei L\u0103craru is Head of Academic Management and Student Affairs at the \u201cI.L. Caragiale\u201d National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest. His work focuses on academic administration, student support, institutional processes, and the coordination of activities connecting academic structures with students\u2019 needs. Within the ViWAS project, he contributes his experience in higher education management and institutional development, with a particular interest in improving academic processes and the student experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17424\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6652631578947369;width:316px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maria Mandea is an artist, game designer and researcher working with play as an artistic medium. Researcher within the ViWAS project at the Department of Research, Development and Innovation, UNATC, associate lecturer in the Art of Game Design master\u2019s program and co-founder of Institutul Jocului, a platform for artistic games, she holds a PhD in Visual Arts from the National University of Arts in Bucharest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her work is situated at the edges of play, where games meet contemporary art, scenography, public space and social life. Through game-installations, immersive environments, stop-motion VR and stage design, shown at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Bucharest and the Ars Electronica Center in Linz, she examines how designed objects and spaces shape attention, action and the relations between players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She calls this approach <em>expanded game design<\/em>: play as a form of artistic research and as a relational model that makes visible the rules we live by. Her research explores the tension between immersion and critical distance and the continuity between analog and virtual play, framing the game designer as an engaged artist and games as a shared medium for common understanding. Her work is published by Palgrave Macmillan, the Design Research Society and other international journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariamandea.net\">www.mariamandea.net<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4118-921X\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4118-921X<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17421\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0033112582781456;width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-768x768-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/unatc.ro\/devunatc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-150x150-1.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":[],"categories":[235],"class_list":["post-17415","concurs_admitere","type-concurs_admitere","status-publish","hentry","category-departament-cercetare-dezvoltare-si-inovare"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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