Final Project

PROMPT

Create a physical and interactive object or experience.

SKILLS

This project is a culmination of all of the skillbuilding you’ve done this semester. As such, we expect you to incorporate as much of the things you’ve learned as is possible/feasible/desirable for your project. That being said, don’t shoehorn things in that don’t fit, just to check off boxes.

DATES

Monday, April 10th — Mid Review Crit (guest critics review sketches, demo of physical prototype)
Wednesday, April 26th — Final Check In (in class, without guest critics)
Monday, May 1st — Final Crit (fully working project, prepared demo presentation)
Saturday, May 13th — Final Documentation Due @ Midnight (for all projects)

DETAILS

Requirements:

• At least one physical I/O component
  • Sensor or Actuator
• Computation
  • This project requires some analysis of input data: filtering, deciphering, projecting, predicting, etc.
• Physical form
  • The physical characteristics of your project must be considered and intentional.
• Documentation
  • High fidelity video explaining and demonstrating the project
    • Must be shot on a DSLR or better
    • Intentional lighting (outside, near window, in a studio, in a gallery, etc)
    • Tripod. Stability. No shaky cams.
  • At least one high resolution photograph of your project.
  • Brief written description of your project, explaining the purpose and components.