this course introduces students to the principles of ambient information display and physical computing. ambient display consists of aesthetic information representations that convey abstract data in the periphery of human attention. by incorporating creative design, typical data visualization issues become enriched by the focus of user experience and visual aesthetics.

- to design and implement prototype a working prototype of an ambient visualization using a physical, computer-controlled device
- to research, and react to, current artistic developments in the field of ambient visualization, physical computing and interactive media art
- to be aware of, and utilize, a diverse set of physical input, output, sensor, controller and networking devices

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