Topics in Interactive Media (376-0-24)

Topic

Interactive Arts

Instructors

Ozge Samanci
847/467-0483
AMS 213

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 118: Thurs 10:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

Installation Art is a hands-on course for filmmakers, artists, designers, engineers, and media theorists interested in exploring unconventional forms of media. Participants will create interactive installations using video, projection, VR, Arduino sensors, simple electronics, and even Kombucha.
No prior coding or electronics experience is needed. Students will learn to move beyond the screen and work with physical space using a range of tools and platforms.
The course emphasizes creative experimentation and critical making, challenging ideas like efficiency, productivity, and consumerism. Through readings, media examples, and DIY practices, students will prototype projects that blend art, tech, and activism.
Workshops include VR and Unity, Arduino, coding basics, projection design, bio art, and sculpture.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you'll have the tools to create interactive media works that challenge the status quo and engage viewers in new, thought-provoking ways.

Class Materials (Required)

Arduino kits and necessary materials will be supplied by the RTVF department.