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IAP 2013 Activities by Category - Visual Arts and Design

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Ambient Sites, Ephemeral Veils, and Inside Spaces

Diane Willow, Visiting Associate Professor, Media Lab

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: interest in reponsive social and spatial experience

Open, transparent, and readily visible, the architecture of the Media Lab becomes a spatial interface for locating research groups and individuals that occupy the building. Connective by nature, the offset strata, vast sight lines, and open aural expanse presents visitors with an immediate sense of being on the inside of a dynamic space and creative culture.  Shifting perspective to consider the life of the resident community inhabiting this space reveals an emphasis on the public experience, with an absence of participatory spatial modes of modulating visibility, voice, and presence. Ambient Sites, Ephemeral Veils, and Inside Spaces explores a series of propositions for in-situ transformations that re-shape interstitial common space in the Media Lab with temporary, reconfigurable, or mobile places for contemplation, quiet conversation, and small scale convergence. 

Sponsor(s): Media Arts and Sciences
Contact: Diane Willow, WILLOW@MEDIA.MIT.EDU


Jan/15 Tue 01:00PM-04:00PM E14-548
Jan/16 Wed 01:00PM-04:00PM E14-548
Jan/17 Thu 01:00PM-04:00PM E14-548
Jan/18 Fri 01:00PM-04:00PM E14-548

Diane Willow - Visiting Associate Professor, Media Lab


Basics of Copyright and Software Intellectual Property

Daniel Dardani

Jan/22 Tue 12:00PM-02:00PM 3-133, Please register by following the link provided.

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Ever wanted to pen a novel or code a video game? Maybe you are an artist or architect? Copyright law affects musicians, photographers, and software developers alike. As such, copyrights offer unique and fun protection for your works of authorship created while at MIT. Join Dan Dardani, Technology Licensing Officer and Coordinator of Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab in an overview of the copyright -- its history, use, and relevance to the MIT Community as a form of intellectual property. We will explore the nature of originality, doctrine of fair use, how copyrights mesh with the digital age, and more. All are welcomed.  Please register at: http://tlo.mit.edu/iapevents

Sponsor(s): Technology Licensing Office
Contact: Kikuyu Daniels, NE18-501, 617 253-6966, KDANIELS@MIT.EDU


Building Story Worlds: Space, Time, Rules, and Narrative in Game Design

Guilherme Marcondes, MIT Visiting Artists Program, Philip Tan, Creative Director, Game Lab, Sonny Sidhu, Comparative Media Studies, Rosalind Williams, Bern Dibner Prof of the History of Sci & Tech (STS)

Jan/14 Mon 10:00AM-05:00PM 56-180
Jan/15 Tue 10:00AM-05:00PM 56-180
Jan/16 Wed 10:00AM-05:00PM 56-180
Jan/17 Thu 10:00AM-05:00PM 56-180
Jan/18 Fri 10:00AM-05:00PM 56-180

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

Visiting Artist Guilherme Marcondes, in conjunction with researchers from the MIT Game Lab and the Program in Science, Technology, and Society, will lead a workshop exploring the role of space in storytelling. The workshop will focus on exploring how artists can use the tools of game design—including space, time, and rule sets—to construct complex narratives that are deeply embedded in the settings in which they unfold. Participants will learn how to design and refine a game prototype through playtesting and observation; produce, gather, organize, and use concept art, music, sounds, and other source materials to establish the mood of a narrative setting; and evaluate their own and others’ creations in a critique-based studio environment.

No prior programming experience is required. Participants will review examples of stories that deal with spatial exploration; explore in and around MIT on foot; and work in teams to create tabletop game prototypes.  Students who want to advance their projects may continue working with the researchers Jan. 21-24 & may exhibit and demonstrate these prototypes at a public event on Jan. 24 at the MIT Museum.  There is also opportunity in the second week for exploratory visits with faculty and labs.

The MIT Visiting Artists Program will host filmmaker, animator, and mixed-media artist Guilherme Marcondes for a two-week residency.  For more information visit http://arts.mit.edu/va/artist/marcondes/.

To register, email Meg Rotzel at mrotzel@mit.edu.

Sponsor(s): Science, Technology, and Society, Game Lab, Comparative Media Studies
Contact: Meg Rotzel, 617-253-2372, mrotzel@mit.edu


Ceramica Botanica

Sam Magee

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration. Both wheel thrown and hand-built vessels will be stretched, altered and manipulated in various ways with a nature theme. Exploring numerous surface techniques, we will transform your vessel into a functional form or sculptural object. Think large leaf platters, perhaps plump peach pitchers or over-sized sculptural pears.

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu


Ceramica Botanica

Jan/08 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/15 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/22 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/29 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM W20-431

Darrell Finnegan - SAA teacher


dLight :: collaborative art installation @ Maseeh Hall

Diane Willow, Visiting Associate Professor | Media Lab, Ellan F. Spero, TA | STS

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: send 3 phrases that describe your interest in dLight

dLight is an open invitation for participation in the making of a collaborative light installation to be created and installed in Maseeh Hall during IAP. All interested students are welcome. Students who reside in Maseeh Hall are especially encouraged to participate. Artist Diane Willow, Maseeh Hall Residential Scholar and Visiting Associate Professor in the High-Low Tech research group at the Media Lab, is the catalyst for this collaborative art installation. She will introduce techniques that are accessible to all and create an inviting social environment that encourages creative art, science and technology sparks from people with little and lots of experience making things together. With your participation, dLight will culminate in an atmospheric light installation on the residential floors of Maseeh Hall. To sign up, send 3 phrases that describe your interest in participating in dLight.         

• scheduled meeting times will be determined with the project participants

Sponsor(s): Office of the Arts, Residential Life Programs
Contact: Diane Willow, WILLOW@MEDIA.MIT.EDU


Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging

Hiroko Matsuyama

Jan/22 Tue 02:00PM-03:30PM E40-496, Lucian Pye Conference Room

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 20 participants
Fee: $10.00 for Materials

Hiroko Matsuyama, an accomplished instructor of the Ohara school of Ikebana, will show you the basics of this ancient art as you create your own flower arrangements. You will get to take the finished product with you to enjoy.

Sponsor(s): Center for International Studies, MIT Japan Program
Contact: Tom Blackwood, E40-431, 2588208, thomas_b@mit.edu


Independent Study in 2D studio

Sam Magee, Coordinator of Student Art Programs

Jan/07 Mon 04:00PM-05:00PM W20, EHS orientation

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/16
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

This is an Independent Study in 2D. You will have 24 hour access with the exception of scheduled class times, to work on your own projects. The expectation of the Independent Studio user is that they assist in studio management.

 

Visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register.

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Independent Study in Ceramics

Darrell Finnegan

Jan/08 Tue 03:00PM-04:00PM W20-431

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/16
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Use the studio independently whenever scheduled classes are not in session. Cost of materials are included within reason. Participants are expected to assist in the maintenance and operation of the studio, which may include recycling clay, loading or unloading a kiln, or helping in glaze preparation and general studio supervision. Mandatory orientation for this non-class term will be announced (precise time TBA).PREVIOUS Intermediate or Advanced SAA CERAMICS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Any questions you have during the term about ceramics can be directed to the SAA Ceramic Tech. Instructor Darrell Finnegan finnegan@mit.edu, and any general questions, to Sam at sammagee@mit.edu.

 

visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Independent Study in Photography

Theresa Mislick

Jan/07 Mon 04:00PM-05:00PM W20-429

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/16
Prereq: SAA photo studio use in the past
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

This is an Independent Study in Photography. You will have 24 hour use of the darkroom with the exception of scheduled classes. The expectation of the Independent Studio user, is that they aid in managing the studio and assist in materials tracking.Previous SAA studio use is a must.

 

visit the SAA to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Monday Intro to Ceramics A / Mountains of Mugs

Sam Magee, Coordinator of Student Arts Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/07
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Class begins with getting aquainted with the ceramic studio.Clay basics will be covered while constructing/designing wheel thrown and handbuilt mugs. Class ends with the glazing of your work and the admiration of your finished pieces.

 

visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Monday Intro to Ceramics A

Jan/07 Mon 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/14 Mon 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/21 Mon 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/28 Mon 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431

Jason Pastorello - SAA teacher


Monday Intro to Ceramics B / Mountains of Mugs

Sam Magee

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Class begins with getting aqquainted to the ceramic studio. All the clay basics will be covered while constructing/designing wheel thrown and hadbuilt mugs. Class ends with the glazing of your work and the admiration of your finished pieces.

 

 

visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Jan/07 Mon 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/14 Mon 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/21 Mon 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/28 Mon 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431

Jason Pastorello - SAA teacher


Reading Programming Code as a Cultural Object

Patsy Baudoin, Liaison to the Media Lab + Art, Culture & Technology program

Jan/09 Wed 04:00PM-05:00PM 14E-311

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Prereq: None

So much around us is driven by programs and written in code, in one or several computer languages. We use algorithms to visualize data, interpret behaviors, read  trends, and drive decisions. Programs and algorithms are culturally determined objects, often observable as aesthetic works or philosophical gestures. It's time to think more about the cultural aspects of code and what goes on "under the hood" of digital manifestations. How is code written and by whom? Under what conditions? How does code circulate? Where do the creative aspects of programming lie? What do porting code and natural language translation have in common? How do we understand the obsolescence of computer languages? Let's talk about what it means to start reading code differently, as cultural objects and statements. Let's raise the questions that need to be raised.

Sponsor(s): Libraries, Comparative Media Studies
Contact: Patsy Baudoin, 14S-230, 617 253-4979, PATSY@MIT.EDU


Self Directed Life Drawing Club

Sam Magee, Coordinator of Student Arts Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

This is a self directed Life Drawing club. The SAA will provide space and models, but no instructor. Sam Magee will drop in occasioanlly, but the idea is this is a time to practice and share one's skills. The price reflects the cost of the models, space and provided materials.

 

Visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register.

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Self Directed Life Drawing Club

Jan/11 Fri 05:00PM-08:00PM W20-429

Sam Magee - Coordinator of Student Arts Programs


Self Directed Life Drawing Club

Jan/18 Fri 05:00PM-08:00PM W20-425
Jan/25 Fri 05:00PM-08:00PM W20-425
Feb/01 Fri 05:00PM-08:00PM W20-425

Sam Magee - Coordinator of Student Arts Programs


Thursday Intro to Ceramics

Caroline Chopko, MIT Student

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/10
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: none
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

This class is taught by MIT student Caroline Chopko, she is also an accomplished SAA ceramics member. The class will cover the basics of ceramics and wheel throwing.

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association, Office of the Arts
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Jan/10 Thu 07:00PM-09:30PM Location TBD
Jan/17 Thu 07:00PM-09:30PM Location TBD
Jan/24 Thu 07:00PM-09:30PM Location TBD
Jan/31 Thu 07:00PM-09:30PM Location TBD

Caroline Chopko - MIT Student


Totally Teapot

Sam Magee

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Oval, wavy, stretched and crazy, the teapot is a wonderful subject that teaches us a balance between creativity and functionality. In this 4 week workshop we will explore unusual forming techniques and surprising surface treatments that take us beyond the "round". Would you like one lump or two?

 

 

Visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register.

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu


Totally Teapot

Jan/08 Tue 04:00PM-06:30PM W20-431
Jan/15 Tue 04:00PM-06:30PM W20-431
Jan/22 Tue 04:00PM-06:30PM W20-431
Jan/29 Tue 04:00PM-06:30PM W20-431

Darrell Finnegan - SAA teacher


Tuesday Intro to Digital Photo A

Greg Kuperman, SAA teacher

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/08
Limited to 8 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Do you love taking photographs? Maybe you look at someone else's photos, and you think, "Wow, that is amazing... I wish I knew how to do that!" Perhaps you sometimes get a great shot, and you want to know how to do so more consistently? In this class, we go over digital photography from start to finish; all the components to give you the tools to create really great photographs will be covered. We begin by understanding how to use a digital camera; no more auto mode! We then study all the pieces that make a photograph what it is: exposure, composition, lighting, etc. Finally, we go over how to turn a picture you like into a photograph you love by using post-processing, a secret weapon of many great photographers!). By the end of this class, you will be able to begin answering the question: "What makes a photograph good?", and you will be well on your way to getting the great photos that you love!

 

Visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Digital Photo A

Jan/08 Tue 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431
Jan/15 Tue 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431
Jan/22 Tue 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431
Jan/29 Tue 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431

Greg Kuperman - SAA teacher


Tuesday Intro to Digital Photo B

Greg Kuperman

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 8 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for materials and instruction visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Do you love taking photographs? Maybe you look at someone else's photos, and you think, "Wow, that is amazing... I wish I knew how to do that!" Perhaps you sometimes get a great shot, and you want to know how to do so more consistently? In this class, we go over digital photography from start to finish; all the components to give you the tools to create really great photographs will be covered. We begin by understanding how to use a digital camera; no more auto mode! We then study all the pieces that make a photograph what it is: exposure, composition, lighting, etc. Finally, we go over how to turn a picture you like into a photograph you love by using post-processing (the secret weapon of many great photographers!). By the end of this class, you will be able to begin answering the question: "What makes a photograph good?", and you will be well on your way to getting the great photos that you love!

 

visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Digital Photo B

Jan/09 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-429
Jan/16 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-429
Jan/23 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-429
Jan/30 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-429

Greg Kuperman


Wednesday Intro to Ceramics C / Super Bowls

Sam Magee

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Class begins with getting aquainted with the ceramic studio. All the clay basics will be covered while constructing/designing wheel thrown and handbuilt bowls. Class ends with the glazing of your work and the admiration of your finished pieces.

 

visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Wednesday Intro to Ceramics C

Jan/09 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/16 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/23 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/30 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431

Jason Pastorello - SAA teacher


Wednesday Intro to Ceramics D / Super Bowls

Sam Magee

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Class begins with getting aquainted with the ceramic studio. All the clay basics will be covered while constructing/designing wheel thrown and handbuilt bowls. Class ends with the glazing of your work and the admiration of your finished pieces.

 

visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Wednesday Intro Ceramics D Super Bowls

Jan/09 Wed 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/16 Wed 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/23 Wed 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431
Jan/30 Wed 07:30PM-10:00PM W20-431

Jason Pastorello


Wednesday Intro to Digital Photography C

Greg Kuperman

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 8 participants
Attendance: Participants encouraged to attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $80.00 for instruction and materials visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register

Do you love taking photographs? Maybe you look at someone else's photos, and you think, "Wow, that is amazing... I wish I knew how to do that!" Perhaps you sometimes get a great shot, and you want to know how to do so more consistently? In this class, we go over digital photography from start to finish; all the components to give you the tools to create really great photographs will be covered. We begin by understanding how to use a digital camera; no more auto mode! We then study all the pieces that make a photograph what it is: exposure, composition, lighting, etc. Finally, we go over how to turn a picture you like into a photograph you love by using post-processing (the secret weapon of many great photographers!). By the end of this class, you will be able to begin answering the question: "What makes a photograph good?", and you will be well on your way to getting the great photos that you love!

 

Visit arts.mit.edu/saa to register.

Sponsor(s): Student Art Association
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Intro to Digital Photo C

Jan/09 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431
Jan/16 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431
Jan/23 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431
Jan/30 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-431

Greg Kuperman