Science Underground Academy 2015
program consists of a series of interconnected practice-oriented hybrid lectures/workshops
Timetable:
The program is a 6 day course, scheduled for 17 – 22. August 2015.
The activities (classes) are scheduled Mon-Sat
from 9:30 to 16:30
(with small coffee break & large lunch break)
Scheduled activities:
– Introduction to unconventional contemporary post-modern scientific practices
(e.g. DIY science, Maker movement, Biohacking, new media Science+Art, Digital Art, BioArt etc.)
– Introduction and experimentation with electronics (tools, methods and materials)
– Building electronic circuits/ useful gadgets (experimental electronic musical instruments, electronic scientific instruments)
– Introduction and experimentation with Microcontrollers, Programming, Embedded/Experimental computers and Sensors (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc.)
– Introduction and experimentation with Automation, Smart & Interactive systems, Interactive art and Robotics
– Introduction and experimentation with Digital art, 3D design, Video (e.g. VJing, Video mapping, Augmented reality, Computer vision and Kinect)
– Introduction and experimentation with applied microscopy (use in analysis, research and new media art)
– Introduction to building DIY laboratory for science and art research & Biohacking (building DIY equipement, safety, materials and protocols)
– Introduction and experimentation with new materials (3D printing, biomaterials, living cells, bacteria, tissues, nanomaterials etc.)
– Field trip:
* Introduction to ecology, sustainability and marine biology
* Exploring, snorkeling & recycling
– Work on development of personal practical intradisciplinary projects