This course is an introductory course on physical computing, with an emphasis on unusual and unique physical interactions. Students will use microcontrollers, lights, speakers, buttons, sensors, and actuators like motors to physicalize digital processes. Potential applications include art installations, games, and interface design among other fields.
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DM-GY 9201 Physical Interfaces For Networked Devices
NB – this is a 7-week course!
This course explores opportunities and limitations in designing physical interfaces for devices that communicate at a distance, primarily wirelessly. Physical, virtual, and social communication infrastructure will be used in the context of creating novel interactions. Students will learn to identify existing networked devices and objects, taking a critical look at their implementation from both a technical and social standpoint. While there are no prerequisites for the course, students are strongly encouraged to have some exposure to programming, electronics, or working with sensors.
Instructor: Scott Fitzgerald
DM-GY 9201 Light and Control
NB : This is a 7- week course!
In this studio-based course, students will learn about and apply various protocols for controlling digital lighting for interactive, expressive, sculptural objects. While light-based art goes back centuries, the last few decades has seen an explosion of tools for creative output using various electric lighting fixtures and technologies. In addition to the technical aspects of control, this course explores aesthetic dimensions of this form through exposure to a variety of works and artist practices. At the end of the class, students will have a mini-exhibition displaying their work. Experience with programming and electronics is strongly encouraged.
Previous course site : https://wp.nyu.edu/lightandcontrol
Instructor: Scott Fitzgerald
DM-GY 9103 Design for Change: UX and Wearables
This course explores the intersection of user experience design, spatial computing, wearable technology, and fashion, with a strong emphasis on social justice. It aims to equip students with the skills to create innovative designs that are not only technologically advanced but also socially conscious and inclusive. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of user experience design and their application in spatial computing and wearable technology. The course will culminate in a prototype that embodies the principles of inclusive and socially responsible design.
Instructors : Reginé Gilbert & Kathleen McDermott
DM-GY 9103 Tangible Electronics for Teaching and Learning
Tangible Electronics for Teaching and Learning is a cross-listed course between NYU Steinhardt’s Educational Communication and Technology (ECT) program and NYU Tandon’s Integrated Design & Media program (IDM), combining theory and practice for
researching, designing, and prototyping tangible educational technology. Students will gain an understanding of theoretical frameworks and best practices for undertaking a practice-
based research project in educational technology. Learners will analyze a learning context, identify learning objectives, conduct primary research, and work collaboratively with a “client”
in the field to develop and iterate on tangible designs for learning. Students will learn techniques for rapid prototyping, including techniques for brainstorming, mocking up ideas in low-fi materials, iteration, and will gain an introduction to the Tandon MakerSpace. Students will also gain an overview of physical computing, including how to use microcontrollers to interface with sensors and actuators, in order to implement their designs and gain feedback.
class site : https://wp.nyu.edu/tangiblesforlearning/
Instructors: Benedetta Piantella, Kayla DesPortes