Assignments

Assignments, Formats and Submitting Work

In each module you will be asked to complete the following types of assignment

In addition to this at the end of the course you will also product:

  1. A final project: Very similar to a creative project, you will prepare a well integrated tech-art outcome that will showcase what you have learned as part of this course (see Module 5).

  2. Exhibition and presentation: In lieu of a final exam, you will showcase this final project as an open exhibition of creative works. The exhibition will be open to students, faculty and invites guests (see Module 5).

  3. Reflection Paper: You’ll write short paper on a topic relating to the course as a whole and the readings introduced. You’ll conduct independent readings, research and analysis to prepare this paper.

Grading

Grading is covered in the course syllabus. Full details of grading and grading policies can be found in the Grading and Grading Policies document.

Assignments and Deadlines by Date

Below is a chronological list of assignments and deadlines for the course. Please familiarize yourself with the deadlines and expectations. Remember that late work is not accepted and it’s your responsibility to make sure all work outcomes are submitted correctly and on time.

Before you begin

At the beginning of this course you are required to:

Module 1 Assignments and Deadlines
Due Date Deliverable Details
Thursday, Sept 1, 9am Looking out Share your research/review of two modern artworks and present in class.
Monday, Sept 5, 9am Warm up Document your outcome for Research-Reproduce and post to the Gallery
Tuesday, Sept 6, 9pm Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online by Tuesday night
Thursday, Sept 8, 9am Proposal Create a proposal for your creative project (200 words + illustrations) and share on the Gallery
Thursday, Sept 8, 9pm Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 proposals online by Thursday night
Tuesday, Sept 13, 9am Readings Complete your reading reflections to prepare for in-class discussion
Thursday, Sept 15, 9am Project Develop a first cut implementation to discuss during desk crits
Monday, Sept 19, 9pm Documentation Deliver documentation of your creative project
Tuesday, Sept 20, 9am Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online before class; vote on projects to review in class.
Module 2 Assignments and Deadlines
Due Date Deliverable Details
Thursday, Sept 22, 9am Looking out Share your research/review of spreadable media and present in class.
Monday, Sept 26, 9pm Warm up Document your outcome for Meme Tennis and post to the Gallery
Tuesday, Sept 27, 9pm Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online by Tuesday night
Thursday, Sept 29, 9am Proposal Create a proposal for your creative project (200 words + illustrations) and share on the Gallery
Thursday, Sept 29, 9pm Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 proposals online by Thursday night
Tuesday, Oct 4, 9am Readings Complete your reading reflections to prepare for in-class discussion
Thursday, Oct 6, 9am Project Develop a first cut implementation to discuss during desk crits
Monday, Oct 10, 9pm Documentation Deliver documentation of your creative project
Tuesday, Oct 11, 9am Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online before class; vote on projects to review in class.
Module 3 Assignments and Deadlines
Due Date Deliverable Details
Thursday, Oct 13, 9am Looking out Share your research/review of media installations and present in class.
Monday, Oct 17, 9pm Warm up Document your outcome for Tangible Translation and post to the Gallery
Tuesday, Oct 18, 9pm Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online by Tuesday night
Thursday, Oct 20, 9am Proposal Create a proposal for your creative project (200 words + illustrations) and share on the Gallery
Thursday, Oct 20, 9pm Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 proposals online by Thursday night
Tuesday, Oct 25, 9am Readings Complete your reading reflections to prepare for in-class discussion
Thursday, Oct 27, 9am Project Develop a first cut to discuss during desk crits
Thursday, Oct 27, 9pm Tech Complete the tech rider and indicate any technical needs for your installations (We’ll use this to make reservations of IDeATe equipment)
Tuesday, Nov 1, 9am Review Review, tour and exploration of installations.
Tuesday, Nov 1, 6pm Documentation Deliver documentation of your creative project
Wednesday, Nov 2, noon Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online.
Module 4 Assignments and Deadlines
Due Date Deliverable Details
Monday, Nov 7, 9pm Looking out Share your research/review of media-enabled performances and present in class.
Thursday, Nov 10, 9am Warm up Document your outcome for Performance Notation and post to the Gallery
Tuesday, Nov 15, 9am Readings Complete your reading reflections to prepare for in-class discussion
Thursday, Nov 17, 9am Proposal/First Cut Develop a first cut of your idea to discuss. Submit a summary of the proposed implementation for the creative project (200 words + illustrations) and share on the Gallery
Thursday, Nov 17, 9pm Tech Complete the tech rider and indicate any technical needs for the in-class performance
Tuesday, Nov 22, 9am Performance Perform in-class.
Tuesday, Nov 22, midnight Documentation Deliver documentation of your creative project
Wednesday, Nov 23, midnight Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online.
Module 5 Assignments and Deadlines
Due Date Deliverable Details
Monday, Nov 28, 9pm Proposal Create a proposal for your project (200 words + illustrations). Develop the core concept behind your media installation (a clear idea which drives it.) Describe which previous project it relates to. You should also include sketches or images as needed.
Tuesday, Nov 29 (in class) Presentation Present your proposal in class. All students; 1-2 minute per person.
Tuesday, Nov 29, 9pm Digital Crit Give feedback to 2 projects online on proposals by Tuesday night
Thursday, Dec 1 Cases Research 3-5 precedents that relate to and inform your project. Post to Slack and present in class.
Tuesday, Dec 6 Prototype Develop prototype/first cut implementation for presentation in class.
Thursday, Dec 8 Needs Complete the tech rider and indicate any technical needs for the final showcase
Thursday, Dec 8 Dry Run Perform a dry run setup of the installation during class time.
Thursday, Dec 15, 1-4pm Showcase Integrate feedback, refine and prepare a final polished version of the installation. Present it during the final showcase
Friday, Dec 16, noon Documentation Final Documentation Due
Friday, Dec 15, midnight Reflection Reflection Paper Due