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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.

Inspiration

Evaluation Criteria For Class Critique


Submission Instructions