WEEK 1: January 26
- CLASS: Lecture by Sabine: Introduction to class, precedents
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Reading: p. 12 – 25 in Seymour Sabine Seymour (2008): Fashionable Technology, The Intersection of Design, Fashion, Science, and Technology. SpringerWienNewYork, Austria.
- Reading: Lumbar Thoughts by Umberto Eco
- Reading: Electronic Textiles, Wearables Computers, Reactive Fashion, and Soft Computation by Joanna Berzowska
- Post information about yourself on the Blog.
WEEK 2: February 2
- CLASS:
Lecture by Sabine: Science fiction in Fashionable Technology
Lecture by Kate: Introduction to Conductive Materials - ASSIGNMENTS:
- Review & present projects from p. 26 – 195 in Seymour. Research projects that capture you emotionally. What do you envision as an output for the class?
- Read Chapter 1 in Fashioning Technology by Syuzi Pakhchyan
WEEK 3: February 9
- CLASS: Students: Present assignment 2.
Lecture by Sabine: The design process for fashionable technology. History of wearables.
Lecture by Kate: Fashionhack: Sewing a Simple Circuit - ASSIGNMENTS:
- Post an overview of your research topic to the blog.
- Post your final project idea with images, illustrations, precedents, and keywords to the blog.
- Fashion hack: create a creative fashionhack project with the circuit covered in class.
- Reading: Smart Clothing: The Shift to Wearable Computing by Steve Mann
- Reading: Chapter 2 in Fashioning Technology by Syuzi Pakhchyan
WEEK 4: February 23
- CLASS: Students: Present Fashionhack Assignment
Lecture by Kate: Hello Lilypad, Hello Arduino
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Finish your “Fashionhack” and upload finalized pictures and description to the blog.
- From idea to concept. Create a concept brief: formulate your project idea, research precedents/inspirations, identify the context of use. Be prepared to present in class.
- Continue with research topic and post new findings to blog.
- Reread steps 1-4 of the Lilypad instructions
- Bring your Fashioning Technology book and be prepared to discuss Chapters 1 & 2
- Bring alligator clips and AAA batteries to class.
- Finish your “Fashionhack” and upload finalized pictures and description to the blog.
WEEK 5: March 5 (rescheduled)
- CLASS: Students: Present final project concept briefs
Arduino & Lilypad continued
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Research materials for your final project.
- Post all outstanding assignments to blog.
- Be prepared to discuss all materials for final project with Sabine on Monday.
- Research materials for your final project.
WEEK 6: March 9 (Kate at ETech - led by Sabine & Ambreen Hussein)
- CLASS: 5: Students: Present materials research.
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Research technical specifications for your final project.
- Create final concept: moodboard, sketches, (fashion) illustrations, photos, video, animations, …
- Research technical specifications for your final project.
WEEK 7: March 23
- CLASS: Students: Present research and final concept.
Lecture by Kate: Materials Research
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Create final project brief for the construction including technical illustration and wearability analysis. This should be a PDF that includes links and images. Be sure to post it to the blog.
- Based on our conversations in class, create a production schedule for your project for the remainder of the semester. Post it to the blog and be prepared to present it in class.
- Reading: Wearability
- Design for Wearability: Francine Gemperle, Chris Kasabach, John Stivoric, Malcolm Bauer, Richard Martin
- Psychophysical Elements of Wearability: Lucy E. Dunne & Barry Smyth
- The Comfort Assessment of Wearable Computers: James F. Knight, Chris Baber, Anthony Schwirtz and Huw W. Bristow
WEEK 8: March 30
- CLASS: Students: Present cohesive final project briefs and production schedule drafts.
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Post revised production schedule to the blog.
- Post a detailed materials list for your project.
- Complete the next steps for your project that we discussed in class.
- [Due April 13] Go to the Corpus Extremus show at Exit Art. Take notes during your visit and post a reaction on the blog, citing specific pieces.
WEEK 9: April 6
- CLASS: Construction
- ASSIGNMENTS:
***POST ALL WORK TO THE BLOG PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS.***
Ginny:
-Make a physical prototype of the vest & head out of muslin, other fabric, or paper.
-Conduct silicone tests.
Luis:
-Work with sensors, Arduino, and LEDs.
-Conduct hugging observations and record and analyze results.
-Create a diagram of the intended interaction.
Sandy:
-Work with sensors, Arduino, and LEDs.
-Identify & order necessary light material (luminex or other).
-Continue with heel & sole research.
WEEK 10: April 13
- CLASS: Construction
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Construction
- Reading
- Construction
WEEK 11: April 20
- CLASS: Construction
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Construction
- Construction
WEEK 12: April 27
- CLASS: Construction
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Construction
- Construction
WEEK 13: May 4
- CLASS: Construction & testing final presentation
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Finish prototype
- Upload final documentation for your research topic including links, photographs, writings, etc.
WEEK 14: May 11
- CLASS: Construction & testing final presentation
- ASSIGNMENTS:
- Prepare final presentation
WEEK 15: Friday, May 15, 12-2:40, room 1005
- CLASS: Final presentations (guest critics)