Performance and Technology: Composition Workshop (440-0-1)

Instructors

Thomas Faburn DeFrantz

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Mon, Wed 3:00PM - 4:20PM

Overview of class

The course will involve workshop exploration of technologies embedded in performance: robots, media, computer interface. Students will create performance projects and discuss theoretical and historical implications of technologies in performance. Hands-on making and engineering workshops will be incorporated to develop basic skills in technological crafts such as circuit design and fabrication, toward technologically enhanced performance. No previous experience or programming skills required. Suitable for upper-level undergraduates (enroll as DSGN 340) and graduate students (enroll as DSGN 440).

Students will show creative work in each unit of the course.