3.00 Credits
Students in this course will examine new types of digital media by learning to operate a microcontroller (which is a small computer) and dismantling objects. Students will use the microcontroller to create either an interactive or non-interactive artwork. The course includes an overview of the history of digital art and some reading is required. Students will spend time building circuits, soldering, writing programs, and using these instruments to create sound, light and motion works. Students will gain a new understanding of the psychological, social and ethical opportunities digital media offers. A minimum of 6 hours of work outside of class is required per week.