This practical guide to art/science (A/S) collaborations advises artists and scientists on how to foster, prepare for, and improve interdisciplinary work. The current state of the art is presented by Dan Sandin, a computer graphics pioneer who has been working across disciiplinary boundaries for 35 years. Then the course introduces the instructors' collaborative research study on the important elements of successful A/S collaboration. It concludes with three case studies of collaborative A/S initiatives and critical practical advice.
COURSE SCHEDULE
9 am
Introduction
Tsoupikova
9:05 am
A/S Collaboration Background and Experiences
Sandin
9:25 am
Research-Driven Development: A Practical Guide for Successful A/S Collaboration
Tsoupikova
9:55 am
Case Studies
Sandin and Tsoupikova
10:25 am
Questions and Answers
Sandin and Tsoupikova
Level
Introductory
Prerequisites
None
Intended Audience
Everyone interested or involved in A/S collaborations, including artists, scientists, educators, students, project managers, and industry specialists, irrespective of prior experience.
Instructor(s)
Daria Tsoupikova
University of Illinois at Chicago
Helen-Nicole Kostis
Dan Sandin
University of Illinois at Chicago