SM3117 Interactive Installation and Physical Computing

Aims and Objectives

The course aims to layout the foundation framework of interaction design towards the applications in creating both installation works and daily products. It places emphasis on the treatment of physical objects and the idea of embodied interaction. Students are expected to experiment with different ways to approach an interactive product and to try out methods to engage participants in the course of interaction.

Syllabus

Here are tentative topics to be included in the course.

• Interactivity beyond the desktop.
• Bi-directional interactivity.
• Embodied navigation and space.
• Basic image capture software usage.
• Motion detection.
• EZIO hardware and programming.
• Basic construction skills.

Teaching Methods

Duration of course: 13 classes and 3 hours each.

Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: About one third of the classes are lectures; one third are technical workshops; one third are tutorial discussion and project presentation.

Equipment and facilities

Most of the classes will be conducted in the CIL area. In CIL, 5 sets of sensors and controllers will allocated to the students. The number of students in each group depends on the total number of enrollment. During the electronic workshops, students can have hands on practice with the sensors / actuators together with computer communication.

Assessment

Examination duration: No examination. Students will be evaluated according to workshop participation, attendance, written assignment and a number of installation projects.

Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other:

Grading pattern: standard (A+ A A-,…,F)

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