Due dates

Project Proposal: due Thursday, Nov 17th by 11:59 PM

Installation Sketch and Code Outline: due Tuesday, Nov 29th by 11:59 PM

Initial Prototype and Demo: due Tuesday, Dec 13th (in class)

Final Presentation and Exhibition: 10:15–12:15, Saturday, Dec 17th (during the scheduled final exam period)

Technical Report and Reflection: due Friday, Dec 16th by 5:00 PM

Learning goals

Computing as a Material

This installiation assignment requires you to utilize the skills developed in class to create an interactive art installation. This exhibit will be composed by a team of 2-3 students and will reflect an intentional design to convey an artistic experience. Students should explore how the different themes discussed in class (animiation, sound, big data, and physical computing) can be combined to create new, engaging, and thought provoking interactions.

Deliverables

There are several deliverables for this assignment including proposals, demos, and technical reports. Create a folder called ‘Assignment 6’ on your Google Drive to submit the electronic elements.

Proposal

As part of Assignment 6, please provide a short proposal for your final creative computing project. Using the major course topics of animation, sound, science/literature, and physical interaction, envision an installation or project that you wish to create.

For this initial assignment, create a proposal such that Dr. Hovermeyer and myself can evaluate whether the project is feasible within the class. We will then review your proposal and provide feedback.

In the proposal:

Submit this information as a 2-3 paragraph document covering these items to Google Drive by 11:59 pm on Thursday, November 17th. Note: it is possible that we can purchase additional hardware for your projects ($20-30/team).

Sketch and Code Outline

Develop a high-level diagram showing the major components of your project. Include a finite state machine showing how your project responds to different inputs and the outputs it produces. Describe each input in detail (what sensor will provide the information, what specific values for each sensor will trigger a response). Also describe each output for the system (what actuators will be required and what types of responses they will provide).

Due Dec 1st by 11:59pm

Initial Prototype and Demo

Provide an initial demo of your installation to the course instructors in class. Use this feedback to make any adjustments needed for your final installation.

Due Dec 13th in class.

Final Presentation and Exhibition

Provide a final demo and presentation to the instructors and your classmates showing your work.

10:15–12:15 on Saturday, Dec 17th (during the scheduled final exam period.)

Technical Report and Reflection

Submit a technical report describing your installation’s operation and your reflections regarding the process. Write at least a one page report outlining: (a) The vision for your project. What was inspiration for your installation? What were you trying to achieve? (b) How well do you believe you realized that vision? What challenges did you overcome? What elements of the installation are you most proud? (c) Reflect on what skill sets did you use from this course to create the installation. In planning for future courses, what elements could the instructors focus on? What elements could use less emphasis?

Due Dec 16th at 5:00pm.

Grading criteria

Points may be deducted for poor organization and/or writing quality. Please read our Effective Writing document for more information about our expectations for your writing.