Interactive materials and digital craft (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to - outline the possibilities of interactive materials and digital craft - apply the acquired knowledge to the design of interactive products or installations at the interface of art, design and technology

Content

Familiarity with current themes and opportunities in the field of interactive materials and digital craft. Based on the acquired knowledge, interactive products or installations are designed and prototyped at the interface of art, design and technology, utilizing technology-assisted technologies.

Qualifications

Design students. The course UCREA1003 Introduction to Physical Programming is recommended as pre work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

0: The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.
1-2: Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The answer is well written or implemented.

Execution methods

45 hours of lectures and supervised work, 90 hours of independent work alone or in groups.

Accomplishment methods

Participation in lectures and satisfactorily completed assignments. Writing a report.