Physical Computing Studio

Catalog description

DART 405 Physical Computing Studio (4 per semester, maximum of 8) A studio course concentrating on interactive physical systems using software/sensors that can sense and respond to the analog world. This course will build upon previous digital arts studio courses and will concentrate on interactive physical systems using software/hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world. Physical Computing Studio will focus on creative work that is exploratory and experimental and engage students in research methods to advance their skills and critical competence in new media. Assignments will cover both a technical introduction to basic electronics, analog circuit design, and micro controllers as well as design concepts and philosophies for building interactive art objects.