Week 3
Raw Data, part 2
In this week's lecture, we will:- visualize sensor data using Processing, in real-time
- show the changes in the data over time
- use the CapSense library to read multiple sensors
- program a simple communication protocol to send information about multiple sensors from Arduino to Processing
The sensor wiring diagram (thanks Lauren!). The capacitor in the diagram is your foil plate. The resistor should be large (1M or more)
Midterm project - Transform
You midterm assignment will be a response to the article by Jim Campbell "Formula for Computer Art".
You will create an artwork which transforms an input into an output by way of some invisible process. Pay special care to the interface, which is the space where interaction between your work and people will occur.
You will be working in teams of 2 for assignment. (No individual projects, and no teams of 3!)
You will provide basic documentation alongside your piece (photo, screen capture, videos were needed) and write a short response to the reading based on your work which should address some of these questions / themes:
- explain your choice of interface
- is your input choice discrete or continuous? how does this affect your work?
- to what degree does your work allow for control?
- to what degree is your process transforming the input (data)? what role does this transformation play in the viewer’s understanding of your piece?
- could feedback occur during your input-to-output loop? why?
- concept / metaphor -- 5%
- implementation (does it work?) -- 15%
- documentation / reflection -- 10%
- Total -- 30%