Experimental Interaction Physical Media 2009 from Opi@te Acc on Vimeo.
(Physical media)
Preface and Introduction
Cymatics is the study of visible sound and vibration, typically on the surface of a plate, diaphragm or membrane.
Direct ocular viewing of vibrations involves exciting inorganic matter such as particulate matter, pastes (both magnetic and non magnetic) and liquids under the influence of sound, although recent research has extended the range of media to include organic matter and the range of viewing has been extended to include the light microscope.
The generic term for this field of science is the study of 'modal phenomena,’ named 'Cymatics' by Hans Jenny, a Swiss medical doctor and a pioneer in this field. The word 'Cymatics' derives from the Greek 'kuma' meaning 'billow' or 'wave,' to describe the periodic effects that sound and vibration has on matter.
The apparatus employed can be simple, such as a Chladni Plate (a flat brass plate excited by a violin bow) or advanced such as the CymaScope, a laboratory instrument that makes visible the inherent geometries within sound and music.
From wiki
This class and projects will be about the exploration of audio driven patterns and graphics with an intention to create an instalation.
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Project One
Circuit Bending and Electronics
Duration 3 weeks
Each person will buy two or more battery powered electronic
audio devices. (Must be battery powered). One will be a
speak and spell machine the other will be up to you.
Week One – Introduction
Week Two – Disassemble and initial tests
Week Three – Adding components for control and interaction.
Note. As well as buying electronic audio devices you will also need soldering irons and various other components.
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Project Two
Signal Processing and Sound
Duration 3 weeks
PREFACE
Sound signals have been represented graphically for as long as graphics has existed. However with a computer added to the working pipeline its possible to envisage many new and unexplored visualizations of audio data.
The basis of motion graphics is often the relationship between sound and image. However as media breaks out of the confines of the screen new methods and approaches to audio data output are emerging.
Procedure
We will take our sound source from the first project. Processes it digitally then output it three dimensionally via the laser cutting fabrication process.
Week One - Introduction
Week Two – Strategies for visualizing audio
Week Three – Digital laser output
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Project Three
Cymatics
Duration 2 weeks
David Hall 'Ferro Interaction' 2004
http://www.carstennicolai.de/
Procedure
Each person will choose a liquid or granular material and pipe their audio
Experiments through the material.
The end result will be a Movie presentation of their experiment.
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Project Four
Real-time and interaction
Duration 6 weeks
http://cymatica.net/
Final Presentation
Duration 1 week
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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Depth and Time
David Hall Experiments in motion 2007
PROJECT ONE
Space and Motion Graphics (Still)Duration 3 weeks
PREFACE
The beginning of motion graphics runs parallel with the history of cinema.
And the birth of both was multiple exposure photography and the “zoetrope “. Motion capture (MOCAP) is a widely used process for calculating movement. But it can also be used to explore motion and animation (motion graphics) through a non time based delivery medium such as still images.
In this project we will explore motion and animation through the multiple exposures, or multiple imaging techniques. In any given environment or situation still motion graphics can reveal a hidden world of possibilities and beauty not visible to the naked eye.
METHOD
Step One
CONCEPT AND EXPLORATION-( 1 week duration )
Develop your concept with a view to its stylistic and visual qualities as well as how this work will be disseminated.
Step Two
DIGITAL-(1 week duration)
Experiment with concept, location and movement through a series of images.
Step Three
FINAL PRESENTATION - (1 week duration)
I expect at least 10 experimental images from each person as the final output of this project. I also expect to see a creative unusual approach the idea of still images and motion.
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Interim Project > Projection Mapping > Click image < 
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PROJECT TWO
Form and Time (Animation)
Duration 4 weeks
David Hall Multiples 2009
PREFACE - Multiples
Posit 1
"The multiple manufactures originals in series.
This means that the objects are not reproductions of an original but are themselves originals. They are not simply multiplied but manifold within themselves."
According to this key statement, formulated by Daniel Spoerri and Karl Gerstner at the foundation of their Edition MAT (Multiplication d'Art Transformable) in 1959, the multiple is to be regarded as an art form in its own right.
In this unit class we will explore the concepts behind modern “Emergent “architectural and digital media procedures. We will use the concept of the genetic multiple to explore form and digital space.
Method
Each person will develop a formal strategy digitally, to investigate structure.
Week One – Introduction
Week Two – Primary outline
Week Three – Initial experiments One.
Week Four – Initial experiments Two
Week Five – Screen cap and play blast presentation.
Week Seven – Final presentation of stage one
Note. Autodesk Maya will be a primary tool in this project. Although you do not need to be an expert in this software you should have a general knowledge of 3D applications. I will demonstrate during class Maya procedure
Project Two – Integration
Procedure
Each person will define a location inside Seoul city. You will generate a site plan and collect data of the specific location. Then you will develop a structure and environment that takes site specific elements and integrate with your multiple work.
Week One – Introduction
Week Two – Primary outline
Week Three – Initial experiments One.
Week Four – Initial experiments Two
Week Five – Screen cap and play blast presentation.
Week Seven – Final presentation of stage one
Note. Autodesk Maya will be a primary tool in this project. Although you do not need to be an expert in this software you should have a general knowledge of 3D applications. I will demonstrate during class Maya procedure.
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PROJECT THREE
Motion Graphics and Z depth (Animation and compositing)
Duration 7 weeks
David Hall "Sequence 34" 2007
PREFACE
Flow and fluid mechanics are a primary ingredient in all motion graphics and film. In fact the principles of fluid mechanics are present in almost all physical liquid or particle systems. In this project I want you to play with the concept of flow from a digital and analogue perspective. The end result of the project will be a 3 minute animation / movie, with a sound track ( can be beat driven it’s your choice ).
OBJECTIVE
To find visual patterns and rhythm's in the digital and analogue world that can be refined and experimented with to produce a 1 to 3 minute motion for distribution via 3D display technology.
METHOD
For each person the process will be different. These personal methodologies will be discussed in class.
NOTE : As this is the primary part of the class you are perfectly free to specify and proceed with your own research project. The only provision is that you write a detailed brief first
Final Presentation
Duration 1 week
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Final Output December 2010 Hongik
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