This course will explore the role of the historic, material, political, and artistic perspectives of technology systems beginning with some of the earliest forms of artificial lighting up to emerging Internet of Things devices. Through collective exercises and individual iterative projects, this class will provide a framework in which to look critically at the evolution of technology and the implications of new, networked devices. The course will introduce a range of material and ephemeral approaches to projects including hands-on deconstruction, as well as speculative design experiments. Students will have a chance to expand their thinking of what digital media can be, while developing a broader critical perspective on how we interact with technology.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills