For each example, there is a link attached as caption that you can follow to get a better idea of the artist or project(s) featured in the image. From here you can further explore the artist's work and take notes on encounters that you find interesting or that catches your attention and curiosity. 

These examples are not intended for copying, and you should not think that these very ambitious examples are a benchmark for this class. They are merely a source of inspiration and contextualization. A starting point for your explorations this semester.

Use the Little Bits Korg kit to create a series of sound recordings while playing with and testing out the individual components like Oscillator, Delays, Envelopes, etc.

From the recorded samples compose a 1:30 mins soundtrack which you can complete till next week.

Sharing of recordings and experiences made during today's activities.

From the recordings you have collected, produce 2 soundtracks from

1 raw sound recordings

2 manipulated sound recordings

Length for each soundtrack 1:30 mins

Choose one artist or project from the examples and references shared and prepare a 3 minutes presentation using Google Slides. Focus on the following:

1 What do you like about the chosen artists work?

2 How does the artist approach their practice as a musician?

3 Elaborate on the quality and aesthetics of sounds and music in the artist's work.

Today's activity 1 is for getting to know the Arduino board and its software environment. Next, you will be introduced to the basic electronic components needed for your Arduino project, as well as some basic breadboard circuits.

Later, you'll start with the Blink example that comes with the Arduino software to make an LED blink. From there we will move on to creating basic input circuits.

Basic Arduino project components

Basic Arduino project components

Basic Arduino project components

Basic Arduino project software

Basic Arduino project software

Basic Arduino project software

Some basic inputs using Arduino code and electronic components

Button connect and release the two blue wires to turn the red LED on and off.

Some basic inputs using Arduino code and electronic components

Potentiometer turn the knob, the potentiometer, to dim the red LED.

Some basic inputs using Arduino code and electronic components

Photocell / LDR Control the intensity of the LED by covering the Photocell.

Some basic inputs using Arduino code and electronic components

Capacitive when touching the green wire, print the measured value to the Serial Monitor.

In our last session we looked at various inputs like a button, potentiometer or LDR. Any of these inputs can be used as either a digital Input–which has two values or states: on and off–or an analog input–which can provide a range of values depending on the fidelity of the input pin.

In this first activity we will look at how to read and evaluate sensor input with code. Take a look at the Common Input Sensors list on the previous slide and familiarise yourself with at least 3 different sensors which you should use to read an input value from.

In this class we want to experiment with simple actuators listed below. An actuator is a device that converts an electrical signal to a physical output. Physical outputs here refer to light, sound and movement. 

In this second activity we will look at how to trigger outputs with code. here we can use and try any of the items listed in the previous slide.

Sharing of input and output circuits.

What and how can we sense with the following common input sensors?

Find 3-5 inputs, then discuss, ideate and test in groups of 2 or 3.

What can be triggered, moved with the following common output actuators?

Find 3-5 outputs, then discuss, ideate and test in groups of 2 or 3.

Based on the project proposal template which you can download from the shared-folder, prepare your first project proposal draft which we will review next week.

Resolving technical obstacles and continue working on the sound object's implementation. 

Sharing of and introduction to website template which will be used as the project documentation format. This website will include a project's  process documentation, proposal and description, images and video demonstration, produced soundtracks.

Materials required for this website will be developed on a weekly basis over the course of this class.

There are 4 sections that need to be covered.

The index page is the first page the user sees. Here add one of your good images as backdrop. When you scroll down, add short but concise description and artist information.

Index

Here add some process documentation including images and text. Follow the headlines and suggestions made in the Process section of the website template. Also, if you have filled out the .docx document located inside the template folder, you should be good.

Process

Images of your Sound Object. First start with Product and Detail shots, then while one scrolls down, add some work in progress images as well.

Gallery

Add a video of your Sound Object in action. In post production you can add your soundtrack to run with the video. Video and Audio do not have to work in sync.

Video

Tools

Use iMovie. Simple hard-cuts will do, no transition effects required.

Video Editing

Use Photoshop, but Preview does a good job as well when it comes to resizing or color correcting images.

Image Editing

This week we will document your sound object. Although not everyone can work with the camera at the same time, you can work on reviewing and preparing materials for your website at the same time.

Also, you can use the time to make another recording of your sound object, which you will use to create your final soundtrack.

The final outcome of your sound object will be documented during this session. We will conduct a photo shoot for each object to be photographed in front of a white background.

Videos should be recorded that demonstrate the use and application of each sound object. These video snippets can be edited into a 60-90 seconds long demonstration video.

Concurrently you will work on adding content to your documentation website based on the template introduced in week 12

Photos

Video

Web

Archive

Selection of images (min 10) and videos (min 2), please compress. Also include your presentations in .pdf format and your final Arduino Code.

Journal

Your journal in .pdf format

Proposal

Your proposal in .pdf format

Soundtrack

Soundtracks in raw format and edited/composed format

Website

Include your website files based on template provided

Written Compilation

Your written compilation document in pdf format