Topics in Interactive Media (376-0-21)

Topic

Interactive Arts

Instructors

Ozge Samanci
847/467-0483
AMS 213

Meeting Info

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

Overview of class

Interactive 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 (Touchdesigner and other methods), Arduino sensors, and simple electronics. 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 Arduino, coding basics, projection design, video production, and sculpture.

Class Materials (Required)

Readings (available through Canvas as pdf files)
-Norman, Don. The Design of Everyday Things. Revised and expanded ed., Basic Books, 2013, pp. 10-25.

Class Attributes

SoC Additional Distro

Associated Classes

LAB - Louis Hall 118: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM