Study Guide

Objective

After the course the student:
- Knows how to use various multimedia tools, devices and software
- Understands and experiments with programming as a creative and expressive practice
- Knows how to use a visual programming environment and other tools, services and technologies and how they can be connected
- Can combine physical world to digital, by creating interactive things, which are both physical and tangible yet virtual and digital
- Knows how to create interactive, real-time manipulated Phygital (physical/digital) environments

Content

Applied multimedia expression is a course for those who have none, little, some or a lot experience in programming. It concentrates on software, which have been designed for manipulation of multimedia content. The course gives a starting point to visual programming tools, such as Isadora or TouchDesigner. Majority of the course revolves around creative technology: how to create reactive and interactive objects or environments? The focus is on ideation and prototyping both in the physical and in the digital domain.

Qualifications

Basic media tools, no programming or software knowledge needed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

0: The performance is very incomplete or incorrect, or contains significant misunderstandings.

1-2: Performance is narrow, superficial, or poorly matched to assignment. The performance is limited to listing things in isolation, or dealing with things unilaterally. Execution may contain errors or ambiguities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Performance corresponds to assignment, demonstrates understanding and the ability to analyze and justify. The whole picture has been formed, but there may be shortcomings.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The performance outlines a broad entity and the knowledge can be applied multidimensionally or placed in different contexts. Performance demonstrates independent grip and insight. Performance is an intact entity that includes justified self-thinking or critical reflection. The answer is well written or implemented.

Further information

Spring