interaction & expression
using the
pausch bridge lighting

 

description

 

Working in cross-disciplinary teams, students will explore light as art, interactive design and programming using a Pharos lighting control system. Students will explore the use of light and interaction using the actual controls within the Randy Pausch Memorial Bridge. Student teams will develop final projects that will be exhibited on the actual Randy Pausch Memorial Bridge.

 

Prerequisites: none

open to undergraduate and graduate students

 

learning objectives

 

Build collaborative skills - In the spirit of the Pausch Bridge metaphor learn to successfully collaborate with classmates across disciplines

Develop knowledge of expressive tools - Learn new tools of interaction and expression such as the Pharos lighing control system and interaction design techniques and put them into practice

Expand creativity and wonderment - Surprise, exceed, transform, and go beyond what has been done before

 

project goals

 

The goals of the course and project will help you develop and improve the following skills:

 

light as narrative - Understand the process of designing time-based lighting visual narratives

interpretation of light - Understand how to translate abstract concepts into specific images of light
light as temporal medium - Understand how time and motion can influence the meaning of a visual message
designing for interaction - Understand how to design for interactions that are able to engage individuals and/or an audience to participate in an interactive experience

 

projects

This is a mini studio course with time devoted to lecture, discussion, worksessions, and critique of student work. This course will culminate with a public critique of group based lighting projects to be conceived, designed, and implemented on the Randy Pausch Memorial Bridge using the Pharos Lighting Controller.

rules of engagement

As a mini it is critical that you be fully engaged with your project and group for the full duration of the mini. As such we have the following course rules:

 

Be there!

Attendance of all classes is mandatory. You are allowed one excused absence for the semester without penalty; thereafter you will receive zero credit for the missed studio. To receive an excused absence, you must ask in advance, and receive an acknowledgment from the instructor. Excusable absences include family emergencies, job interviews, and presenting at a conference. It does not include wanting to leave early for long weekend or vacation. To receive credit for attendance, you must arrive on time.

 

Be active!

During the in class critique everyone is expected to be engaged in the discussion. Final project, timely attendance, and in-class and team participation are all critical parts of your grade.

 

grading criteria

attendance

participation in class, during critiques, and within your group
rigorous design explorations
quality of craftsmanship and level of completion of final project

Final grade will be Pass/Fail

 

 

GROUP 1

Surasky , AJ

Grove, Emily

Telang, Trupti

Levy, David

 

Group 2

England, Jesse

Patwardhan, Uma

Devincentis, Steven

Pai, Vivek

Schymik, William

 

Group 3

Hayashi, Mao

Song, Youshin

Choi, Spencer

Shah, Maitri

 

Group 4

Fisher, Alex

Wachsman, Alexander

Xia, Bingying

Francus, David