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VIS 147AElectronic Technologies for Art I

4 units · VIS · UC San Diego

Develop artworks and installations that utilize digital electronics. Techniques in digital electronic construction and computer interfacing for interactive control of sound, lighting, and electromechanics. Construction of devices that responsively adapt artworks to conditions involving viewer participation, space activation, machine intelligence. Recommended preparation: CSE 8A strongly recommended. Program or materials fees may apply. Purchase of components kit required. Two production-course limitation.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “VIS 41 or VIS 70N or VIS 80. Open to media, studio, ICAM, and speculative design majors and computing and the arts and speculative design minors.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

One of the options in (3)

  • Speculative Design (B.A.)
  • Visual Arts (Media) (B.A.)
  • Visual Arts (Studio) (B.A.)
What it opens up

Courses that list VIS 147A as a prerequisite (1)

  • VIS 147B Electronic Technologies for Art II