Jim Bell Sensitive environments: using and exploring networked wireless environment sensors

Date(s): Saturday, Oct 270, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, Oct 280, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 30, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 40, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 170, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 180, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Training

Sensitive environments: using and exploring networked wireless environment sensors

J. Bell, 2012

Spread out over three sessions, this workshop will deal with configuring a network of wireless sensors, as well as the visualization and sonification of the data generated by this network.

The three sessions will be held over two days. During the first session, participants will be given an introduction to wireless sensor networks, including light, temperature and movement sensors, as well as an overview of how set up a network. Recent art projects using this technology will be examined, and participants will be invited to build a network adapted to the workshop.

The goal of this exercise is to expose artists to the basic concepts and techniques necessary for the realization of a successful project. The second session will focus on fine-tuning the network. After all the necessary components are installed, the artists will be introduced to methods of testing and making the network function properly, followed by a presentation on ways of compiling and utilizing the data generated for use in the creation of an artwork. In the third session, participants will develop their knowledge of data processing and refining techniques for transforming the generated data into visual and sonic formats.

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Sensitive environments: using and exploring networked wireless environment sensors

J. Bell, 2012

Jim Bell is a professional artist, audio/visual technician, interaction designer, and programmer living and working in Montreal. Jim recently graduated with distinction from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the InterMedia CyberArts program. His work is mostly focused on audio/visual installation, with sculptural and interactive components, exploring correlations between natural and constructed worlds, obsolescence and novelty, science and the paranormal.