MAT
594 Visual Design through Algorithms: Visual Explorations of Physical Process
George
Legrady Ð January 4. 2004
What
are the Course Objectives?
Experimental
in nature
Acquisition
of knowledge of mathematical process and production of Images
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Lectures,
readings, discussions, planning, production
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Evaluation:
participation, image production, online reports
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Teambased
(engineer/artist) define a research topic, do the research,
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execute
and produce images, do reports.
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in
all disciplines you are trained to acquire certain values and reject others.
This is called acquiring the fieldÕs belief systems.
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This
course is based on the concept of interdisciplinary teamwork, a challenging
approach because you are asked
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To
learn how to communicate, share knowledge, interact in such a way that both
areas succeed. You must learn to develop common goals
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What
is the Design process in a collaborative situation?
Applications
of Signals and Algorithms in Design?
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Signal
as phenomena (electrical, visual, etc.), algorithms for visualization
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Research:
Engineering and visualization
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Entertainment:
Cinematic visualization, theater and cinematic set design, world fairs, special
effects, etc.
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Business:
Design for appliances, presentation, convention centers, identity
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Architecture:
Building design, interior design, furniture, spatial planning
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Art:
Print and time-based media
To
create projects that integrate substantial achievements in both fields:
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Engineering
component: understanding of the scientific premise of the algorithms
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Artistic
component: to aim for aesthetic richness and visual/conceptual innovation
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The
course is meant to function as a resource and reference for future usage
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Do
experimentations, document successful ones and create visual results.
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Requirement
to create clear and meaningful documentation
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Provide
references
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undefined,
new ones
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to
go from the known through experimentation to the unknown
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Exhibition
of images, or time based media
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Online
and print documentation