Course Syllabus

DXARTS 472 A Sp 25: Mechatronic Art, Design, And Fabrication 

MW 09:30AM - 12:20PM DXARTS Electronics Area at McMahon Hall
CLASS MIRO BOARD:
https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVLxu1LfY=/
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password: electronics
CLASS DISCORD SERVER:
https://discord.gg/d5t2WujdQb
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Arboreal Receptors N2 (2021) Links to an external site. by Ioana Vreme Moser

INSTRUCTOR

Afroditi Psarra (apsarra@uw.edu)

Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/my/afroditipsarra or in-person at ART 333 (email for an appointment)

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Eunsun Choi (ces8600@uw.edu)

In person : M, W 12:30 PM ~1:30 PM

Office hours via Zoom, or in person at McMahon Hall (email for an appointment)

DESCRIPTION
Part two of a two-quarter sequence exploring the world of physical computing, creative coding and digital fabrication for art and design projects. Provides hands-on prototyping with digital/analog electronics, experimenting with interface design and programming with Arduino and Processing for the creation and control of interactive objects. This quarter the class will be project-driven and will allow each student to work individually, or collectively towards a big final project that may include, but is not limited to: interactive installations, media performances, interfaces design, or prototype development for design objects.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
• Attend all classes
• Participate in class discussions and workshops
• Complete one quarter-long project in three phases (project idea, concept prototype, scaled prototype)
• Exhibit your final project in the DXARTS gallery at the end of the quarter

POLICIES
• Late work is not accepted.
• If you have a disability that you think may impact your participation in this class, please contact Disabled Student Services. Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs.

GRADING (100 points possible)
• 45 - Assignments (3 phases, 15 points each)
• 35 - Final Project (gallery presentation)
• 20 - Participation in class (in class discussions, artist talks, studio sessions)

Course Guidelines and Policies

Academic Misconduct

The university’s policy on academic misconduct is a part of the Student Conduct Code, which cites the definition of academic misconduct in WAC 478-121 Links to an external site.. According to Student Governance Policy, Chapter 209 Section 7.C, academic misconduct includes but is not limited to acts such as cheating, plagiarism, and unauthorized collaboration. Refer to the Community Standards & Student Conduct – Academic Misconduct webpage Links to an external site. for more information.

Respect for Diversity Statement

The diversity students bring to this class (including gender identity, sexuality, dis/ability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, and culture) should be honored as a resource, strength and benefit. We will do our best to create an online environment in which each class member is able to hear and respect others. If something is said or done in the virtual classroom, or in a discussion, or in the group project process, by one of the instructors or other students, that is particularly troubling or causes discomfort or offense, we would like to know about it. While our intention may not be to cause discomfort or offense, the impact is something that we consider to be very important and deserving of attention.

Access and Accommodations

Your experience in this class is important to us. It is the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS), please activate your accommodations via myDRS so we can discuss how they will be implemented in this course.

If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), contact DRS directly to set up an Access Plan. DRS facilitates the interactive process that establishes reasonable accommodations. Contact DRS at disability.uw.edu

Religious Accommodations

“Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy (https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious-accommodations-policy/) Links to an external site.. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form (https://registrar.washington.edu/students/religious-accommodations-request/) Links to an external site..”

Safety

Safe Campus:  https://www.washington.edu/safecampus/

Call SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 anytime – no matter where you work or study – to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus’s team of caring professionals will provide individualized support, while discussing short- and long-term solutions and connecting you with additional resources when requested.

The UW Food Pantry

A student should never have to make the choice between buying food or textbooks. The UW Food Pantry helps mitigate the social and academic effects of campus food insecurity. We aim to lessen the financial burden of purchasing food by providing students with access to food and hygiene products at no-cost. Students can expect to receive 4 to 5 days’ worth of supplemental food support when they visit the Pantry. For information including operating hours, location, and additional food support resources visit https://www.washington.edu/anyhungryhusky/the-uw-food-pantry/