Category: DAT506 – Emerging Technologies

During this module you will get to work with cutting edge technologies that are ‘beyond the screen’ such as immersive visuals, physical computing and 3D printing. The module looks at new and inventive ways in which computing is being incorporated into the real world, using sensors and embeddable technology such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino boards.

DAT506 – Assignment Part 1 – Smart Cycling Jacket

Brief: By embedding technology in items such as clothing and jewellery, the wearables movement aims to make smart clothes and devices that enhance everyday life. Working in groups, and using the fablab and workshop equipment and maker technologies we explore in the class, your task is to produce a piece of wearable technology which will… Read More »


DAT506 – Assignment Part 2 – Kaleidoscopic Loops

Brief: Your task within your groups is to produce a creative and engaging visual experience set to music. Creating a series of short 3D full-dome Blender animation clips; the content will be made suitable for playback within the Immersive Vision Theatre and mixed and adapted live using Resolume VJ software. The piece of music that… Read More »