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Introduction to Electronics for Intermedia

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-When
+Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:45 am
-Where
+Elena Basking Visual Arts Center, Room E102
-Who
+James Khazar
-Office Hours
+Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12noon - 12:30 pm, Room E102
-Email
+james (at) khazar (dot) com

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Description

Basic introduction to electronic devices for use in intermedia artmaking. This course provides hands-on experience working with sensors, motors, switches, gears, lights, simple circuits and hardware-store devices to create kinetic and interactive works of art. Students produce sculptural or installation based projects. Demonstrations, lectures and critical discussion of work will be given to develop concepts and technical skills.

Objectives

Students will learn to construct sculpture and installation artworks using electronic devices. To this end students will examine everyday objects and devices toward shifting and/or enriching their meaning. Students will gain knowledge of the history of electronic art. Works by contemporary practitioners will be shown and discussed in class.

Requirements

Students are required to attend every class meeting (unless excused by the instructor with prior notice,) and arrive on time. Two late arrivals are equivalent to one absence. More than 2 absences will result in a failing grade for the class. Absences for medical reasons must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. If it is necessary to be absent from class you must notify the instructor. More than two absences even with reasonable excuse require that you make an appointment with the instructor to discuss your progress in the class.
Assignments must be complete and on time. Late assignments will only be accepted up to one week after the due date. Late assignments will be assessed the loss of one grade. After the one-week grace period, late assignments will not be accepted.
Students must do assigned readings and participate in class discussions and collaborations.
Students must participate in critiques of projects, providing feedback about other students’ work. Projects are considered complete at the start of class on critique days.
Students who are having apparent difficulties in the course will be asked to arrange to meet with the instructor.

Grading

35%	In-class assignments (7 @ 5% each)
35%	Final Assignment
15%	Writing Assignment
15%	Participation & completion of readings

Materials

Most materials are provided, like an Arduino board, prototyping breadboard, and various components. It may be necessary to pick up specific components for projects.

Students will be required to search for used battery operated sound making toys.