INTERACTIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM

Pocket Learning - Thesis Project

Advisor: Nancy Hercinger

This course is designed to help students define and execute their final thesis project in a setting that is both collegial and critical. It is structured as a series of critique and presentation sessions in which various aspects of individual projects are discussed: the project concept, the elaboration, the presentation, the process and time-table, the resources needed to accomplish it, and the documentation.

Project: Pocket Learning

Pocket Learning is a platform to deliver how-to, need-to, just-in-time learning anywhere, anytime.

It is an application for the iPhone with a catalogue of short procedural instructions, self-paced lessons, interactive examples and participatory exercises.

Users can submit their results to be reviewed by their peers or experts in the subject matter.

The application is designed to take advantage of the rich multi-media capabilities of the iPhone, its intuitive and revolutionary interface, as well as its connectivity and many sensors (camera, tilt-sensor, location).

As an example, I created a basic photography lesson to demonstrate the potential of the platform and to experiment with mobile education.

LINKS / DOCUMENTATION:

Thesis paper - first draft
Web version - best viewed using Safari
iPhone version - interface mock-up
Blog postings - progress and documentation

Digital Imaging Reset

Professor: Eric Rosenthal

This course is a workshop that looks at changing the rules for capturing and printing digital imagery. By gaining a better understanding of the engineering fundamentals and limitations of digital photography, students can produce breathtaking images with all the benefits of digital media but with an image quality that rivals film.

Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8

Computers for the Rest of You

Professor: Dan'O Sullivan

Examining how our body's information can be used as an input to computer applications, installations, or other investigative tools.

Computational Forms

Professor: Jared Schiffman

"In this code-based class, students learn to construct two and three-dimensional forms programmatically. Students are introduced to a variety of techniques for defining the contours of shapes in two dimensions and the structures of objects in three dimensions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the mathematics that underlie computational geometry. In addition to static forms, students create kinetic shapes that exist in time and even respond to user interaction." - couldn't have described it better than Jarred himself.

Also see: All homework postings

A 3D visualization of cell-like bubbles that deform as they get close to each other. Written in C++ using OpenGL.

From Physical to Virtual Spaces and Back

Professor: Jean-Marc Gautier

"The course focuses on speed-prototyping of simple 3D worlds interacting with sensors from the physical world and with data from the web. We will design simple virtual worlds for interactive storytelling, immersive learning, collaborative work and gaming."

Inclusive Game Design

Professor: Amit Pitaru

Developing games for kids with disabilities.

Nature of Code

Professor: Daniel Shiffman

This class focuses on the programming strategies and techniques behind computer simulations of natural systems. We explore topics ranging from basic mathematics and physics concepts to more advanced simulations of complex systems. Subjects covered include forces, trigonometry, fractals, cellular automata, self-organization, and genetic algorithms.

A simulation of reproduction using flocking behaviors, attraction between genders, hunger, size, and agility.

Ubiquitous Computing for Mobile Devices

Professor: Dennis Crowley

A class that focuses on the ubiquitous aspect of mobile applications - how can we design applications that use features that are common to "all" phones out there.

Expanding Interactive Video

Professor: Scott Fitzgerald

A class that explores the evolution of video art into interactive video performances and installations.

Fabricating Information

Professors: Mark Collins and Toru Hasegawa

"Rapid prototyping and personal fabrication increasingly open possibilities of production that will re-invent our understanding and relationship with everyday objects and material culture. The seminar will function as both an introduction to different CNC + prototyping equipment as well as a studio in which to test the possibilities and constraints of these new methods of production. Using 3D-printing, laser cutting, and milling, we will develop a language of "making" that can be brought to bear on two different scales, product and display wall."

A study of Eduardo Longo's spherical house structure using laser-cut plexy.

Communications Lab

Professor: Frank Migliorelli

A course that introduces the basics of story-telling from text to multimedia.

Introduction to Computational Media

Professor: Shawn Van Every

An introduction to programming using Processing (Java) focusing on manipulating screen elements.

Physical Computing

Professor: Carlyn Maw

An introduction to working with circuits, micro-controlers and electronics in general.

BLOG with all the assignments I completed

A reminder device for those out in a hurry using RFID.

Introduction to Applications Design

Professor: Red Burns

The class EVERYONE has to take first semester at ITP. Red brings in a different surprise guest speaker from the industry to talk to us about what they do. Every week a group of students also presents a response to the previous week's guest speaker.

The site I submitted as my creative portfolio when applying to ITP.