Interdisciplinary Arts 0178 - Tech Essentials for Artists

This studio art course offers foundational skills for artists who wish to explore the possibilities of technology in their creative practice. Students will produce works of interactive art informed by historical precedents from the fields of structural / materialist film, experimental / electronic music, and sound, video, and installation art. Topics to be covered include programming, interfacing with microcontrollers, and DIY electronics; no prior experience is assumed.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Lab Fee: $100.00. Access to a laptop computer is required. In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research.