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Untitled Activated Site project, 2007


Assignment 1: activated site
Due week 4 worth 10% of final grade

Working in groups of three, activate as much space as possible while using as little technology as possible. For example:  can you 'activate' a space as large as a football field with your cell phone?

Use simple technologies such as cell phones, speakers, amplifiers etc.: as simple as possible.  You will need conceptualize good ideas and realize them quickly: this is meant to be a quick project! Your project must be accompanied by a clear write-up describing the basis of your 'activated site'. Be prepared to talk about the project, the significance of the site where it occurs, and the role of the viewer(s) and/or participant(s).








Untitled Public Network projects, 2007





Assignment 2: public network
Due week 6 worth  10% of final grade

Working in groups of three (or less), create a performance in the public space of the SFU Surrey campus, using any items from the following list:
  • one to three cell phones
  • a web browser and/or MSN/Yahoo/SKYPE or other text/audio/video chat technology.
  • speakers and audio amplifier.
  • printed materials/instructions, if necessary.
Please note that your performance must be temporary, must not disrupt classes, and must not impede the progress of other students around the campus. See Aaron or Daniel if you have questions.

General text: Your project must be accompanied by a clear write-up describing the basis of your work. Be prepared to talk about the project, the significance of the site where it occurs, and the role of the viewer(s) and/or participant(s).








Final Project: about-site

Working in groups of four, you will propose and construct a major installation or performance work based in and/or around a particular site. The most important aspect of this project is that what you propose and execute has to respond to the site itself, referencing the research you have done on the site itself.

There are three major parts to the final project: research, writing and presentation.

Research and writing:
  • Choose a site that you would like to work in.
  • Research the chosen site for your project using one of the qualitative research methods described in week 8.
  • Post a written proposal to your blog by week 9, that includes visual material (diagrams, site photos, maps, etc)  and  writing about the proposed project.
  • The writing includes the above research, a rationale, reasoning and rhetoric for your project.
  • Blog about your progress as you work on the project.
  • At the end of the project, publish a revised and refined version of your initial proposal, including photographic documentation .
Presentation:
  • You may use any technologies or materials that are necessary and appropriate to the project.
  • If you are using a space outside of the classroom but  within SFU Surrey, you will likely need some kind of permission from facilities. Please see me.
  • The first presentation will be on March 21st or March 22. the second presentation will be on the last day of class. Each group presents at both presentations. 
  • Please be prepared to present at the beginning of the class. Please find someone to watch your work while you participate in the rest of the class: setting up is not an excuse for missing the discussion. 
  • Choose a project that does not involve an overly complex physical set-up, since you will be setting it up twice.

about-site: First Presentation
20% Due second-to-last class
The  initial presentation of your final project. Five minute presentation, followed by ten minutes of questions.

about-site:  Second(final) presentation: 10%
10% Due last class
The second presentation of your final project should show significant improvements based on the comments received in the first presentation.








Process Blog
Due ongoing 40%
See the description and requirements here.






IAT 323
performance and installation



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