facilitating agent: John Hopkins
class location: N275/N274 laboratory in the Sibell-Wolle Fine Arts Building (north end of building, west end of second floor)
email: jhopkins (at) uiah.fi
office (Fine Arts N287): +1 303 492 4489
office hours: Mondays 15:30 - 17:30 open door -- other times by appointment
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week 1 |
01.14 01.16 |
introductions (rondori), backgrounds, identifying people, resources, and possibilities sketching a model of flows that govern being, creative presence, and dialogue attention, focus, concentration, and open-ness |
during the first few sessions I will be presenting a detailed and comprehensive point-of-view concerning creative practice and presence in the world. this world-view is a re-presentation of my own creative practice and will inform many of the subsequent commentaries I will make in class. missing parts of this formative stage of the course is equivalent to missing the point of the course. ATTENDANCE IS MANDITORY, NO EXCEPTIONS |
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week 2 |
23.01
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dialogue: the site of the revolution getting the basics of email/mailing list ettiquette down network sensibilities and architectures: operating environments, browsers, internet vs web exercise: develop a comprehensive mapping of personal energy sources and flows and destinations: your network. make the re-presentation (online) as detailed as possible. and keep in mind that this project is not one with a static end-point. be aware of strategies for change. include a mapping of your creative practice. camera crew: Alex, Mimi |
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week 3 |
28.01 30.01 |
defining terms: network, culture, art, technology, communications, new media, language, interactive, virtual, useability, identity, simulation, multimedia, globalization begin on-going hyper-space journal for course exercise: with a single partner from the course, find a suitable two-hour time period and, minimizing distractions, engage the Other in a focused dialogue. there is no particular thematic requirement, only that both participants bring their Self into attentive and open contact with the Other. maintain at least several neurons in a self-reflexive mode, but otherwise document/comment on the experience online. framing technology |
temporary autonomous zone (short) temporary autonomous zone (long)
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week 4 |
04.02 06.02 |
open topic: case study proposals! network & communications tools: linguaMOO, IRC, ivisit, messenger, cuseeme, habbohotel (+ tech discussions) roll Wednesday: in LinguaMOO for 30 minutes. where-ever you find yourself, that's where you are! exercise: create a sig file for your email |
The Revolution of Everyday Life: The Reversal of Perspective case studies: linguaMOO |
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week 5 |
11.02 13.02 |
open topic: parameters about the project... venues, technologies presentations: streaming media exercise: talk to OTHERS about di*fusion! the act of diffusion is primary in network construction, and identifying individuals who might be interested participants is critical! exercise: with a single partner from the course, find a suitable two-hour time period and, minimizing distractions, engage the Other in a focused dialogue. there is no particular thematic requirement, only that both participants bring their Self into attentive and open contact with the Other. maintain at least several neurons in a self-reflexive mode, but otherwise document/comment on the experience online. |
case studies: plaintext players, wwsd, habbo hotel |
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week 6 |
18.02 20.02 |
planning meetings: <di>fusion web, venue, projects, examples |
case studies: SiTO |
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week 7 |
25.02 27.02 |
<di>fusion work: call for participation, production process exercise: with a single partner from the course, find a suitable two-hour time period ONLINE (via linguaMOO, for example), and, minimizing distractions, engage the Other in a focused dialogue. there is no particular thematic requirement, only that both participants bring their Self into attentive and open contact with the Other. maintain at least several neurons in a self-reflexive mode, but otherwise document/comment on the experience online. |
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week 8 |
04.03 06.03 |
MID-TERM <di>fusion work: mailing list implementation,
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week 9 |
11.03 13.03 |
<di>fusion work: demo video-mixer input/output, PR connections, social atmosphere happening at DU (Wednesday 1930) exercise: with a single partner from FINE 2126, find a suitable two-hour time period and, minimizing distractions, engage the Other in a focused dialogue. there is no particular thematic requirement, only that both participants bring their Self into attentive and open contact with the Other. maintain at least several neurons in a self-reflexive mode, but otherwise document/comment on the experience online. |
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week 10 |
18.03 20.03 |
<di>fusion work: web content, scheduling, audio hardware, PR
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week 11 |
01.04 03.04 |
digital audio review from machine language to GUI streaming test on Thursday 1300 exercise: with a single partner from the course, find a suitable two-hour time period and, minimizing distractions, engage the Other in a focused dialogue. there is no particular thematic requirement, only that both participants bring their Self into attentive and open contact with the Other. maintain at least several neurons in a self-reflexive mode, but otherwise document/comment on the experience online. |
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week 12 |
08.04 10.04 |
stream testing / work in audio lab... | |
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week 13 |
15.04 17.04 |
exercise: with a single partner from the course, find a suitable two-hour time period and, minimizing distractions, engage the Other in a focused dialogue. there is no particular thematic requirement, only that both participants bring their Self into attentive and open contact with the Other. maintain at least several neurons in a self-reflexive mode, but otherwise document/comment on the experience online. | |
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week 14 |
22.04 24.04 |
testing, program finale, PR, web site updated
di*fusion 0900:26:April--0900:27:April - happening |
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week 15 |
29.04 01.05 |
reflections on May Day final presentations, planning strategies for continuing action |
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week 16 |
tuesday may 7 0730-1000 |
finals week, schedule for final work TBA |
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Grading will be based on the timely and successful completion of all projects. Full PRESENCE in class (i.e., not just body attendance) is an absolutely essential element. Each student will be allowed one unexcused absence. The final grade will be lowered by one grade for each unexcused absence beyond two. Students will be expected to take an active role in the discussion of work produced in the class. It is therefore important that work be finished and exhibited on the due date. Any project turned in after those dates will be downgraded for each class day it is late.
Projects must demonstrate a competent use of the computer and the programs covered in the course. However, grading will emphasize the creative and aesthetic qualities of the projects. An advisory grade based on work-to-date, participation, and attendance will be assigned at mid-semester. The final grade will be based on completion of the assigned projects, active participation in class and on the mailing list, and attendance.
The Department of Fine Arts is committed to upholding the University Uniform Grading System. Grades will be assigned according to this system, which reads:
A superior/excellent
B good/better than average
C competent/average
D minimum passing
F failing
