Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Make Things Interactive: How to create physically interactive objects and environments

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GRAP1038

City Campus

Undergraduate

315H Architecture & Design

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2013

GRAP1038

City Campus

Undergraduate

320H Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017

GRAP1038

City Campus

Undergraduate

320H Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Summer2017

GRAP1038

City Campus

Undergraduate

370H Design

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022

Course Coordinator: Scott Mitchell

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Course Coordinator Email: scott.mitchell@rmit.edu.au

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Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course (GRAP1038) looks at creating microprocessor activated physically interactive objects and environments. You will become proficient in interfacing with open-source electronic prototyping platforms such as Arduino.

You will investigate the creative use of sensors that detect stimuli such as movement, light and sound and the application of program code to generate instructions for an active or reactive object, sculpture or performance.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course will develop your capacity to:

  • Design technologically mediated interactions and experiences.


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Employ basic electronics, including embedded microcontrollers and sensors to build interactive objects, sculptures and installations.
  2. Apply essential programming principles and procedural thinking to interaction design.
  3. Evaluate the use of appropriate software and hardware tools.
  4. Demonstrate prototyping and construction abilities that will enable you to assemble and solder hardware elements to create interactive devices.
  5. Develop active / reactive interactions through shifting information between virtual and real world environments.


Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will be expected to work both collaboratively and in a self directed manner to demonstrate your learning through a number of small learning activities in tutorial and workshop settings.

Your lecturer will guide you in developing a unique project that will allow you to achieve the appropriate learning outcomes for this course based on your capabilities, disciplinary focus and learning objectives.

You actively engage in researching and exploring processes, technologies and methods to allow you to realise your project objectives.

You will contribute to class critiques and receive verbal and/or written feedback from academic staff and your peers through a variety of consultations, presentations and tutorials.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT University will provide you with a range of resources and tools to engage in this course, including studio and workshop facilities, online systems and professional equipment. You will also have access to a wide range of online and hardcopy resources through RMIT University Library.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.  

Assessment Tasks  

Assessment Task 1: written submission Challenge 1 20% CLOs 1, 2 & 3 

Assessment Task 2: written submission Challenge 2 30% CLOs 1, 2 & 3 

Assessment Task 3: Self-directed Project – Presentation 10% CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 

Assessment Task 4: Self-directed Project - Documentation. 40% CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 

 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.  

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.  

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.