Details: Published: 07 December 2021

1. Presentation and Statement

The Center for Non-Anthropocentric Play (CNAP) is a research group at Noroff University College in Norway. CNAP develops research, experiments, tools and concepts in the field of video games, and more broadly in the field of Play. The research environment and the approach to these fields is quite interdisciplinary ranging from cognitive sciences and phenomenology to philosophy, arts and aesthetics.

In a decaying natural ecosystem, in which more than 500,000 species have now disappeared due to the exponential growth of humans and their negative impact in natural environments, it seems fundamental to embrace a non-anthropocentric approach to research and development. Norway is the birthplace of Biocentrism, an ethical view of the world promoted by Arne Naess which assumes all living beings have the same moral standing. At CNAP we are highly inspired by this approach, and instead of focusing research and design on humans, we are rather interested in exploring a more horizontal relationship between humans and non-human actors, especially those found in natural environments. De-centring humans is therefore one of the central dimensions of CNAP’s agenda. In this way, CNAP is driven by a fundamental question: how to design games and playful experiences after the Anthropocene?

Anthropocentric vs Non-Anthropocentric Design (Available via license: CC BY 4.0)

2. Research Fields/Diciplines

CNAP gathers several interdisciplinary researchers and contributors with a rich expertise in different fields and disciplines: Interaction design, Robotics, Critical Play, Sustainable Design, Phenomenology, Affective gaming, Serious Games, Affective computing, Affective Videogame, Affective Design, Multimodal Affect recognition, XR Cognition, Videogame Cognition, Neurogames, Flow in Games, DDA Dynamic Difficulties Flow Adjustment, Emotional UX, Emotional Gaming, Emotional AI, Autonomous Emotional Agents, Presence in VR, Cyber-therapy, Gamification, XR Simulations.

3. On-going Research Projects

Beyond the Blue Mist, exploring Blue Cone Monochromatism (BCM) disease through play
Enhanced HyFlex Courses Design Model with Crossplay Gamification
Learning and playing with robotics
Play, politics and embodied learning in childhood
Playmode
Invisible NISSE

4. Team

DR. Erik Geslin (PhD, Associate Professor, CNAP co-director)

Dr. Erik Geslin is an Associate Professor and Affective Gaming Researcher at Noroff University College. He is also a Lecturer at UCO L3Di University in France. Dr. Geslin has worked within the video games industry and in virtual reality systems for over 26 years and has a wealth of experience covering all aspects from development to publishing. Consultant on the production of AAA and Indie games, he is specialist in Emotion induction and player's fun, attention and motivation. He is also the founder of Emotional Games Awards.

DR. Filipe Pais (PhD, Associate Professor, CNAP co-director)

Dr. Filipe Pais is an Associate Professor at Noroff University College and a Research Associate at the Reflective Interaction Group from EnsadLab (the laboratory of Ensad – École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, Paris). He is the co-coordinator of the MisB Kit Project at Ensadlab. His research focuses on the transformative power of play and on the notions of behavioural and misbehavioural objects. More recently his research has also been focusing on the impact of digital technologies in natural environments.

Other members

Joshua Griffin
Diego Saldivar
Erik Hammer
Alexander Ross
Paul Bettinson

5. Network/Collaborations

Ensadlab, Ensad, Paris
LCC, UAL, London
Arts & Metiers ENSAM
UCO L3Di Laval
Rïtsumeikan University Kyoto

6. Contact

For further inquiries please contact:

Dr. Erik Geslin — erik.geslin(at)noroff.no

Dr. Filipe Pais — filipe.pais(at)noroff.no

Details: Published: 18 June 2021

Noroff offers a wide variety of certification exams through PearsonVue and Pearson Select.

Details: Published: 11 June 2021

Dynamic Routing, Security and Network Services (CCNA3)

Online course Oct. 2024, Jan. 2025, Apr. 2025, Jul. 2025
10 weeks part time Instructor led

Advance your IT career in 10 weeks with our part-time Dynamic Routing, Security, and Network Services course—your focused path to mastering complex routing, network security, and automation.

Master complex routing and network security through our focused short-learning program. Our course in Dynamic Routing, Security, and Network Services provides you with the skills to confidently set up, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise networks. Additionally, it prepares you to address the increasing challenges of cybersecurity effectively.

The course covers key areas such as software-defined networking (SDN), network management tools, and application programming interfaces (APIs) for network automation—skills that enhance network security and your employability in the IT and networking sector.

About the course

The Dynamic Routing, Security, and Network Services (CCNA3) course is tailored to meet your needs. Gain hands-on skills in configuring enterprise routers and switches while learning essential network security measures like Access Control Lists (ACLs) and VPN setups. The course also covers current software-defined networking (SDN) trends and network automation through APIs. Upon completing this course, you’ll be skilled in safeguarding enterprise networks against emerging cybersecurity threats and become proficient in network automation, boosting your employability in the highly competitive IT sector.

What you will learn

Single Area OSPFv2 Concept and Configuration: Gain a foundational understanding of OSPF features and packet types, and learn how to configure essential elements like OSPFv2 router IDs and default route propagation in a single area.
Network Security: Examine key elements of cyber security, from identifying various threats and vulnerabilities to implementing best practices for network protection.
ACL Concepts and IPv4 Configuration: Learn the mechanics of Access Control Lists (ACLs), from filtering traffic to configuring standard and extended IPv4 ACLs.
NAT for IPv4: Understand the functions and types of Network Address Translation (NAT), its pros and cons, and how to configure static and dynamic NAT using the Command-Line Interface (CLI).
WAN Concepts: Explore the different types of Wide Area Networks (WANs), their operations, and the contrast between traditional and modern WAN connectivity.
QoS Concepts: Discover how Quality of Service (QoS) models manage data, voice, and video traffic, and understand the queuing algorithms used by networking devices.
Network Design and Management: Grasp how to design scalable networks, the hardware features of switches, and how to implement various network management tools like CDP, LLDP, NTP, SNMP, and syslog.
Network Virtualisation: Understand the significance of cloud computing, explore network device and service virtualisation, and learn the basics of software-defined networking (SDN).
Network Automation: Get introduced to network automation concepts, familiarise yourself with various data formats like JSON, YAML, and XML, and learn how APIs and REST enable computer-to-computer communications.

Prerequisites

Networking and Security Fundamentals (CCNA 1) or other courses covering the Cisco CCNA 7 Introduction to Networks (CCN1)-curriculum.
Networks Switching and Routing (CCNA2) or other courses covering the Cisco CCNA 7 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (CCNA2)-curriculum.

Certifications

This course is aligned with Cisco’s globally recognised certification standards, providing academic preparation and professional readiness. Given the high demand for IT security skills in businesses, this course is a foundational step towards obtaining valuable certifications in the critical network and IT security field.

This is the third and last of three courses covering the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) curriculum. Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to take the CCNA3 exam at the end of the course, and after finishing all three CCNA courses, the professional CCNA 200-301 Certification. Contact one of our test centres to arrange your certification exam.

Course Information

Where:

Remote: The course is remote instructor-led, so you can study from anywhere.
Campus: We also offer the option to attend the course on campus in Bergen or Oslo Campus startup pending registration numbers to meet the required threshold.

When: October 2024, January 2025, April 2025, July 2025.

Duration and extent: 10 weeks part-time

Weekly schedule: 2 synchronous online sessions (4 hours total). 2 hours of asynchronous practical activities. 4 hours self-study

Price: NOK 25.000,-

Questions

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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Telephone: +47 909 50 256 (Hverdager: 09:00 → 15:00)

Ready to advance your career?

Take the opportunity to specialise in network and security. Enroll today to begin your path towards a secure and rewarding career in the IT industry.

Details: Published: 18 June 2021

Noroff Accelerate recently became the first Cisco Instructor Training Center (ITC) in Norway. An ITC is a unit managed by certified trainers who are qualified to teach, assess, and certify new instructors. Noroff Accelerate also offers Cisco courses as part of a Cisco Networking Academy and serves as an Academy Support Center (ASC).

Networks Switching and Routing (CCNA2)

Online course Okt. 2024, jan. 2025, apr. 2025, jul. 2025
10 weeks part time Instructor led

Advance your network and IT security career in just ten weeks with our part-time Networks Switching and Routing course—your pathway to mastering complex routing, switching, and wireless security protocols.

Unlock the complexities of routing, switching, and wireless security protocols with our specialised ten-week, part-time course. As the second course designed to align with Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) objectives, this program offers a focused approach to the skills you'll actually use—whether you're managing a small business network or securing a large wireless local area network (WLAN). If you're looking to move up in your career or enhance your organization's security posture, this course offers the tools and knowledge you need.

About the course

As a natural progression from CCNA1, our Networks Switching and Routing course provides a comprehensive look at modern networking complexities. The curriculum covers a range of topics, from VLANs and inter-VLAN routing to advanced networking protocols. Completing this course equips you with the skills to configure, troubleshoot, and secure wired and wireless networks, making you a valuable asset in the network and IT security field. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take the CCNA2 exam.

What you will learn

Basic Router, Switch Configuration and Switch concepts: Learn to configure and verify routing between two directly connected networks using CLI and explore frame forwarding and collision domain management in switches.
VLAN and Inter-VLAN Routing: Master the configuration and troubleshooting of VLANs and inter-VLAN routing in a multi-switch environment.
STP and EtherChannel: Understand and mitigate common problems in redundant Layer 2 switches and gain proficiency in STP and EtherChannel technologies.
DHCPv4 and DHCPv6: Configure DHCP for both IPv4 and IPv6 and understand the operation of DHCP across multiple LANs.
FHRP Concepts, LAN, and Switch Security: Implement advanced security features like AAA and 802.1x, and configure various security protocols to mitigate different types of attacks.
WLAN Concept and Configuration: Configure and troubleshoot WLANs while understanding the underlying technology, standards, and security protocols.
Routing and IP static Routing: Develop a deeper understanding of how routers determine routes, understand static vs dynamic routing, and troubleshoot common routing issues.

Prerequisites

Networking and Security Fundamentals (CCNA 1) or other courses covering the Cisco CCNA 7 Introduction to Networks (CCN1)-curriculum.

Certifications

This course is aligned with Cisco’s globally recognised certification standards. Given the high demand for IT security skills in businesses, this course is a foundational step towards obtaining valuable certifications in the critical network and IT security field.

This is the second of three courses covering the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) curriculum. Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to take the CCNA3 exam at the end of the course, and after finishing all three CCNA courses, the professional CCNA 200-301 Certification. Contact one of our test centres to arrange your certification exam.