Undergraduate: 4.s30 | Graduate: 4.s32

Introduction to Interactive, Participatory and Generative Art Making introduces the basics of creating art projects that interact with participants and/or environment using a variety of code and hardware based solutions.

Divided into 3 sections:

1. Max/MSP/Jitter: is a graphical object based coding environment with virtual buttons, switches, timers, counters and many other modules, and the ability to communicate with other devices - one of the best way to 
create virtual and physical spaces with interactive A/V components without having to write code and as such is used extensively by musicians, interactive installation artists, VJs and more worldwide. Can be exported as an app for sharing and distribution

2. Physical computing using Ardiuno technology: using input sensors whose data can be interpreted and used to create interaction. Control or interact with anything from lights, speakers, motors to communicating with Max or Processing or P5.js and more.Processing and P5.js will be included as alternative code environments.

3. Web based interactivity using CSS and Javascript, for interactive animation and all the types of interactivity based on mouse and touch based input for screens and mobile devices. We will explore how AI can help generate, correct and validate code in this space and how it can be leveraged for interactive art purposes.

4.s30/4.s32 Syllabus (MIT Certificate Protected)

Research and project activities, which cover the range represented by the various research interests and projects in the department. Students who wish a letter grade option for their work must register for 4.URG.

Research and project activities, which cover the range represented by the various research interests and projects in the Department.

Program of thesis research leading to the writing of an SB thesis. Intended for seniors. Twelve units recommended.

Provides instruction in more advanced architectural design projects. Students develop integrated design skills as they negotiate the complex issues of program, site, and form in a specific cultural context. Focuses on how architectural concepts and ideas translate into built environments that transform the public sphere. Studio designed to prepare students for graduate studies in the field.

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal in computation. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Students select thesis topic, define method of approach, and prepare thesis proposal for SMArchS Computation degree. Faculty supervision on a group basis. Intended for SMArchS Computation program students, prior to registration for 4.ThG.

An in-depth introduction to shape grammars and their applications in architecture and related areas of design. Shapes in the algebras Ui j, in the algebras Vi j and Wi j incorporating labels and weights, and in algebras formed as composites of these. Rules and computations, shape and structure, designs.

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.