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Students use electronics and software to create kinetic and interactive elements in artwork. No prior knowledge of electronics or software is required. Students learn to program the Arduino, a small easy-to-use microprocessor control unit ( see http://www.arduino.cc/ ). Learn to connect various sensors such as light, motion, sound and touch and use them to control software. Learn to interface actuators like motors, lights and solenoids to create movement. Learn to connect the Arduino to theMAX/MSP/Jitter programming environment to create media-intensive video and audio environments. Explore the social dimensions of electronic art. (lower level)

This hands-on introduction course will introduce students to formal and conceptual visual strategies in expression through a diversity of artistic mediums which may include drawing, digital media, printmaking, photography, performance and sculpture. This course is meant to give students an overview of many of the mediums and facilities that are available in the Art Practice program. Field trips, guest artists.