IFD:EH WiSe23

Projektmodul / Project Module
Enlightening Narratives - artistic approach to light, sound, perception and interaction
Instructor: Prof. Martin Hesselmeier
Credits: 18 ECTS, 16 SWS
Capacity: max. 14 students
Language: english, deutsch
Date: Plenum: Tuesdays, 09:15-12:30; Consultations by appointment
Location: Online/Marienstraße 7b,104
First Meeting: 17 October 2023, 09:15
(More information regarding the first meeting will be sent to accepted participants by email.)
BISON Course

Description

Light is and remains one of the most important elements for the existence of life on earth. Plants, animals and humans depend on it. Light is omnipresent, it makes things visible and is itself transparent. Light gives rooms stillness, creates spatial presence, makes space disappear. It is both a representation and a means of representation - a fascinating material for artists and designers. Digital technologies make it possible to think of light dynamically, responsively or interactively and challenge us to develop adequate new forms and ways of dealing with it. Sound plays a major role in this context. The question arises as to what artistic and design potentials arise when light can react to its environment in combination with sound.

The aim of the project module is to explore and prototype new forms of interaction with light and sound. In addition to a fundamental understanding of the physical phenomenon of light and its physiological effects, we want to explore the character of light and develop interesting connections between light and the human experience.

The term in the seminar title - Enlightening Narratives - artistic approach to light, sound, perception and interaction - can be understood to mean all things, objects, interventions, items, modules, artefacts and installation works and their interfaces that deal with the theme of light. In this project module, there will be space for creative and artistic concepts and their implementation that deal with the topic of light in the most diverse forms.

The following teaching formats are offered:

Lecture: A series of lectures is offered to accompany the bachelor's and master's projects of the professorship. This deals with various design and artistic positions and provides an insight into tools and methods for the conception and design of objects, artefacts and installation works and their interfaces that deal with the subject of light. The language of the course will be English.

Artisttalk: We will receive visits - in person as well as online - from interesting designers and artists who will give an insight into their work and working processes.

Consultation: Individual projects and professional development can be discussed by appointment. At least 2 consultations should be attended.

Exhibition visit: As part of the project module, we will visit an exhibition that deals with the theme of light. Afterwards, we will discuss and exchange ideas about the works and positions shown.

Admission requirements

Enrollment in MKG/MAD MFA or MediaArchitecture MSc programs, or with instructor permission.
Please attend of the accompanying modules in Interface Design

Physical Computing: Designing Bright Ideas by Brian Larson Clark

Sound Source - Light Sink by Clemens Wegener

Application and registration procedure

Registration via the BISON Portal

Please send a one-page letter (deutsch, english) of motivation outlining your interest in the course, as well as your level of knowledge and background to : martin.hesselmeier@uni-weimar.de

Eligible participants

MFA Medienkunst/-gestaltung, MFA Media Art and Design, MSc MediaArchitecture candidates

Syllabus (subject to change)

09:15-12:30h, Marienstraße 7 B - Seminarroom 104

16.04.2024 Welcome, Introduction, Course Organization

23.04.2024 sustainable futures 1: Solar Power - Solar Art a historical review

24.04.2024 Workshop: Shaper Origin by Christoph Noe

30.04.2024 Artist Talk: Alex Nathanson

07.05.2024 Introduction 3d printing

14.05.2024 sustainable futures 2: Interact with the sun

21.05.2024 Project work

28.05.2024 Project work

04.06.2024 Midterm Presentations

11.06.2024 Projectwork

17.06.-21.06.2024 Excursion, Haus Rosenbaum

25.06.2024 free work (no official class)

02.07.2024 Project work. prepare exhibition

09.07.2024 Final Presentation

11.07.-14.07.2024 Summaery 2024

Platforms and Tools

This Wiki
BigBlueButton
Raindrop
Mattermost
Figma

Literature

• A History of Solar Power Art and Design / By Alex Nathanson 2021 ISBN 9781003030683
• JunkBots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels: Building Simple Robots With BEAM Technology / David Hrynkiw Link
• Energy and Civilization: A History / Vaclav Smil 2018 Link
• Solar Futures : how to design a post-fossil world with the sun / van Aubel, Marjan 2022 ISBN 9492852659
• Advanced Energy Harvesting Technologies / Zhu, Dibin 2022 ISBN 9783036538297
• Energy harvesting technologies / Priya, Shashank, Inman, Daniel J. [2009], © 2009 ISBN 9780387764641
• Waves - the Art of the Electromagnetic Society / Hartware MedienKunstVerein 2008 ISBN 9780387764641
• Vom Experiment zur Idee : die Kunst des 20. Jahrhunderts im Zeichen von Wissenschaft und Technologie ; Analysen, Dokumente, Zukunftsperspektiven / Davis, Douglas 1975 ISBN 3770108116
• The design of everyday things / Norman, Donald A. 1990 ISBN 0385267746
• Uncanny Interfaces / Hg. Konstantin Daniel Haensch, Lara Nelke, Matthias Planitzer, 2019 ISBN 9783864852176
• Parasitäre Strategien / Kunstforum, 185 Link
• Joseph Weizenbaum / Die Macht der Computer und die Ohnmacht der Vernunft 1978 ISBN 3518278746
• Jeff Johnson: Designing with the Mind in Mind / 2014
• Gerhard M. Buurman / Total Interaction – Theory and Practice of a New Paradigm for the Design Disciplines 2005 ISBN 9780123750303