Physical Computing
Sarah Drury
NMIC 391, FMA 391
Spring 2006
Monday, Wednesday, 8:30-10:30am
Tuttleman 4

Physical computing offers a new approach to media art presentation: whether viewed as interactive sculpture, live video installation, wearable devices, responsive environments--or even a custom-built a media jukebox, Physical Computing allows students to experiment with how media can respond to physical and environmental input, and how generative behaviors, mingling live events and synthetic responses, can become part of media expression. Working "outside the box" and using Max/MSP/Jitter software, this class introduces students to making simple sensor circuits that "talk" and "listen" to the computer.   The class will present simplified steps to technical aspects of physical computing, easing the learning curve and focusing attention on the concept and content of physical/media relationships.   Students will be challenged to visualize new correspondences between the virtual world of digital media and the physical world of bodies and spaces.

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