Hardware Hacking
Elective - Hardware Hacking
1 quarter / 8 weeks / 2 hours per week
Teachers
Olivier Otten
Brigit Lichtenegger
Format
Students work in groups of max. 5 people.
For each assignment the group delivers:
- Textual description of the the concept (+/- 1 A4)
- Visual research, sketches
- Cast, who is responsibale for what?
- Short video registration of the prototype / end result (each group is responsible for filming and editings of their finished works)
The documentations described above is required to be assessed.
Assignment 1 – Transformation
Description
Create an analog image or object (2D or 3D) with homemade or found
objects that take on a new meaning through sound. By
interaction with the help of the Makey Makey sounds are coupled to the image.
Think: soundscapes / lyrics / words / street noises, etc.
Through the insteraction a substantive transformation takes place.
The central question is: How can you give a new meaning to an object or image through the use of sound.
planning
Duration 3 weeks:
- week 1 concept developments / first sketches.
- week 2 develop demo using the Makey Makey.
- Week 3 presentation prototype.
Tech
References
makeymakey
explanatory video
musical paintings
Robot's Hand
Race with Spoons
Learning Objectives
- The student can use / apply the MakeyMakey within his or her own work.
- The student is able to trigger different sounds handle physical objects with the aid of the computer.
- The student can give a new meaning to an existing object through the use of sound.
Assessment criteria
- Concept development and research into the various possibilities of the Makey Makey.
- Technical skills and realization of the prototype.
- Selected form of presentation, how the prototype is presented.
- Personal development, being able to develop new insights.
- Collaboration; being able to make an active contribution, meeting appointments and agreements, take responsibility.
Weighting assignment
50% of total score