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This seminar proposes to investigate the aesthetics of interaction design by connecting theory and practice. Students will learn how to contextualise their practical projects within current discourses and reflect on how their design practice may transform their theoretical assumptions and knowledge. The students will examine relevant readings and concepts both through discussions and through their practical work. The theory seminar is connected with two studio courses, Soft Architecture and Interactive Visualisation. After each of the two parts, an exam will be held.

The seminar will explore the aesthetics of interaction including topics such as ecological design, performative experimentation, public interventions, spatial and political design, speculative design, bio design, data literacy, surveillance capitalism and AI. We will address these aesthetics from the perspective of their origins, cultural contexts and case studies.

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The class usually takes place on Mondays, from 15.00-16.45, (with exceptions during the parallel seminar Soft Architecture!). Classes 4-11 take place on Zoom. In each session four 4-5 students will give a presentation: usually two based on readings and the other two based on art and design projects. Each presentation is followed by a discussion and/or an in-class assignment. Each student has to write a final essay based on a topic chosen by the student in relation to a class assignment and his/her practical work in the seminar Soft Architecture or Data Visualization After each of the two parts connected to Soft Architecture and Interactive Visualisation, an exam will be held.


EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING

Grades will be based on the oral and written presentations, on class participation and on the final exam. Contributing to constructive group feedback is an essential aspect of class participation. Regular attendance is required.

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