Brittany Ransom//

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Electronic Art at Marwen

Electronic Art at Marwen

Course Description//
In this class, 6th-8th grade students will access electronic art through the medium of basic electronics to make their own
responsive new media sound projects, art making devices (drawing machines), and light sculptures. Students will gain an
understanding of artists working in this medium and will produce their own electronically based artworks both individually and
working in [...]

Adler Planetarium Technology Camp & Technology Camp 2.0

Adler Planetarium Technology Camp & Technology Camp 2.0

Course Description//
I am currently the Technology Camp Instructor which involves developing and delivering a 4-6th grade robotics curriculum with the LEGO NXT as the root material. Students will also engage with 3D modeling and Video production over the course of tech camp while learning about space.
Company Website//
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/investigate/participate/camps

Introduction to Responsive Arts Spring 2012

Introduction to Responsive Arts Spring 2012

University of Illinois at Chicago //
Course Description //
This is a studio based course that introduces students to the theory and practice of Responsive Arts. Students will learn fundamental practices of electronic arts and interaction design including but not limited to circuit design, basic to intermediate electronics, and programming for interactivity. Through hands on exercises, students will [...]

Physical Computing Fall 2011

Physical Computing Fall 2011

Southern Methodist University //
Course Description //
This course is designed to draw inspiration from the history of artists and designers who explore ideas and applications of interactivity to gain a practical experience with basic electronics, coding, and other techniques of digital art production. This course also encourages the development of experimental art, interactive objects, wearables, installations, [...]

American Robotics Academy

American Robotics Academy

Course Description //
Teaching K-6 students the basics of robotics and the convergence of art and technology through after school programs, museum programming, and other publicly planned creative activities where the American Robotics Academy is partnered. Work also done through their non profit sector.
Company Website // http://www.roboticsacademy.com/

Introduction to Responsive Arts Spring 2011

Introduction to Responsive Arts Spring 2011

University of Illinois at Chicago //
Course Description //
An introduction to the theory and practice of responsive arts. Through hands on exercises, students learn to design interactive interfaces and responsive environments using the arduino microcontroller. Survey lectures focus on current practices history, and theory of New Media Arts.

Introduction to Responsive Arts Fall 2010

Introduction to Responsive Arts Fall 2010

University of Illinois at Chicago //
Course Description // 
An introduction to the theory and practice of responsive arts. Through hands on exercises, students learn to design interactive interfaces and responsive environments using the arduino microcontroller. Survey lectures focus on current practices history, and theory of New Media Arts.

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