Systems | Spring 2014
Professor: Cory Metcalf
Course: EDPX 2300 Systems
Class Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00PM - 2:50PM
Location: Shwayder Art Building, C-cubed Studios, Nexus classroom room 220
Email: clmetcalf@gmail.com (correspondence Mon-Fri)
Office Hours: TBA, or by appointment (e-mail confirmation required)
Office: Shwayder Art Building, room 227
Syllabus
The complete syllabus can be found here.
Course Schedule
Course Schedule in Progress. Please check back regularly for updates.
T, Mar 25
Course Overview.
Review of syllabus and policies.
Watch: Space Time Dynamics in Video Feedback, James Crutchfield
Homework for class 3.27.14
- Read and be prepared to discuss Space Time Dynamics in Video Feedback, James Crutchfield
- Listen to and be prepared to discuss Radiolab: Emergence
R, Mar 27
-In-class exercise - Video Feedback
-Overview of Observation Exercise 1 - Biological System
-Discussion
- Space Time Dynamics in Video Feedback, James Crutchfield
- Radiolab: Emergence
T, Apr 1
No Class. Continue work on BioMaps.
-Viewings:
R, Apr 3
-Observation - Biological System DUE
-Overview - Exercise2: Abstraction of Biological Systems
-Viewings
-Readings
Insect Media Chapter 2: Insect Architecture and Swarms, Jussi Parrika
T, Apr 8
Present proposals for Abstracted Bio Project
R, Apr 10
Continue Presentations
-Discuss readings/viewing
-Overview Exercise 3: Technological Observations
Remainder of Schedule TBA
T, Apr 15
-Observation - Technological System DUE
-Readings for R, Apr 17:
- Lev Manovich, Language of New Media p. 30-70 (Introduction and I. What is New Media?)
R, Apr 17
-Continue Technological System presentations.
-Discuss Language of New Media (as time allows)
T, Apr 22
-Formal presentations of Technological Abstraction Proposals
R, Apr 24
-Discuss Language of New Media
-Conversation about remainder of quarter
Cultural Events
-F, Apr 25 - common/myth - Kristin Stransky MFA Thesis Exhibition - Plus Gallery
-S/Su, Apr26-27 - Ableton Live Introductory Workshop
How To
Announcements
TBA
Resources
Art Sites
Rhizome
We Make Money Not Art
They Rule
Critical Art Ensemble
NetBehaviour (a networked artists' community)
Local: Denver / Boulder
Denver Art Museum (DAM)
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
dorkbot
Denver Open Media (DOM)
Robischon Gallery
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMOCA)