Project 1: Idiosyncratic Plotter
Due: Tuesday April 21st 2026
Design Brief
Description In Progress
Project Deliverables
- Proposal: A description of your target outcome.
- Functioning System A modified pen plotter with a novel control interface and interaction produced using Stepdance.
- Output A minimum of 3 drawings or other perceivable works produced with your modified plotter.
- Documented Code Complete commented source code for your Stepdance program, uploaded to the class Github.
- Development Documentation: Step-by step documentation including text, photos, and video showing your prototyping process and final result.
Project Details
Milestone 1: Proposal
- Due Date: [Date/Time]
- Submission: PDF or Google Doc link.
- Focus: Define the "problem" or "exploration." Include at least three hand-drawn or digital sketches.
Milestone 2: Peer Review Session
- Date: Tuesday/Thursday [Date] during class (3:00 - 4:50 PM).
- Format: Pair up to discuss current progress, deviations from the proposal, and technical hurdles.
- Requirement: Document the feedback received and your planned response.
Milestone 4: Final Fabrication and Presentation
- Due Date: [Final Class Date]
- Format: Presentation of the physical artifact and the digital system used to create it.