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UBISS 2017 - 8th International UBI Summer School 2017 Oulu, Finland, June 12-17, 2017 http://ubicomp.oulu.fi/UBISS
Hosted by the Center for Ubiquitous Computing at the University of Oulu
Application deadline: March 27, 2017 (extended) Registration fee: 250 EUR Accommodation: 30 EUR/day
Credits: 5 ECTS
UBISS 2017 invites researchers, students, and industry and public sector professionals to gain theoretical insights and personal hands on experience on selected topics under the tutelage of distinguished experts. UBISS 2017 builds on the legacy of the previous seven successful UBI Summer Schools hosted by us in Oulu in 2010-2016.
UBISS 2017 comprises of parallel 6-day workshops including:
C: DIGITAL PRODUCT REALIZATION: MAKING THINGS THAT MATTER Dan Somen, Stanford University, USA Dr. Georgi Georgiev, University of Oulu, Finland
Synopsis:
How do makers-designers, engineers, and artists-use an ever-growing arsenal of accessible software, hardware, and informational tools to best realize their creative vision? In this workshop, students will explore the synergies between design and state-of-the art fabricating and manufacturing technologies to expand their product creation skills. How might we use and nurture our knowledge, skills, and empathy to make a positive impact in the areas that matter to us? This workshop will ask students to imagine the possibilities that arise from the new paradigm of digital manufacturing. We will cover not only the physical and conceptual tools of making, but also the benefits of contextual and project-based learning, as well as the potential for impact within these projects.
This workshop integrates traditional physical and conceptual tools of making with state-of-the art digital technology to expand participants' skills and confidence in the physical realization of meaningful objects. Students will be provided with a high level summary of state of the art software and hardware tools for makers, and an evaluation of their capabilities and limitations. The class will review a variety of example projects, and reflect upon their meaning based on context and implementation.
Students will choose a project area, come up with a suitable and well-scoped idea, then prototype, test, iterate, and realize it using the hardware and software tools and resources available at FabLab Oulu. On the final workshop session each student will present and demonstrate their work, along with an explanation of the context for which it was developed and criteria to measure possible success.
Each student in the workshop will have the opportunity to increase their fluency with physical making, 2D and 3D computer modeling, and computer programming skills. Philosophical discussions about establishing user/consumer empathy, how to appropriately scope projects, and a supportive and nurturing atmosphere of collaboration, reflection, and discussion among participants are also crucial features that contribute to participants' personal growth. We are seeking a variety of students and professionals, to maximize cross-pollination of ideas. Each student will have access to the FabLab and ideally will be inquisitive and excited about the possibilities the tools and machinery provide.
For a preview of upcoming fun please check out:
UBISS Trailer: https://vimeo.com/groups/315324/videos/131577593
UBISS 2016 The Film: https://vimeo.com/groups/315324/videos/172556863
Further information and online application form are available at:
http://ubicomp.oulu.fi/UBISS
Best regards,
-Timppa
Professor Timo Ojala
Center for Ubiquitous Computing, University of Oulu, Finland Chair, UBISS 2017
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