Creative Computing Studio Pilot
Project Description
This project explores the intersection of creativity and computing, with the goal of producing original artworks through a wide range of technical and artistic processes. Students will work directly on my ongoing and new projects, contributing to the design, development, and production of creative works. These may include interactive installations, audiovisual pieces, computational art, fabricated objects, and other technology-driven artworks.
Tasks and techniques will vary by project but may include: coding, debugging, web programming, computer vision, video and image processing, digital fabrication, 3D printing, woodworking, construction, microcontrollers, and audiovisual systems. Students will gain hands-on experience integrating creative design with engineering, programming, and fabrication skills.
Specific projects for the semester / year will be determined by student experience, interest, and background. Example of a previous project can be seen at this link, in order to get a sense of the "vibe":
https://www.cs.hmc.edu/~bang/blog/2025.04.07_16.02.30_autopoeitic_turing_machine.html
Students will participate as active collaborators—helping to build, refine, and realize works from concept to completion. Contributions will be credited in all public presentations or exhibitions of the resulting artworks.
Time and Credit Commitment
To participate in this project, there are constraints related to time and credit :
- You will need to be available on Friday afternoons for at least a 2 hour block of time between 1 and 4 pm.
- HMC students will need to register for CS 186 (CS Independent Study) for 2 to 3 HMC credits (directions for enrolling in Independent Study will be provided later). Claremont College students not enrolled at HMC will need to complete the independent study process at their own home campus (so please look it up if needed!).
- I expect 3 hours of time commitment per week per HMC-equivalent credit (e.g. 2 HMC credits = 6 hours per week, 3 HMC credits = 9 hours per week.
- I will not endorse overloads, so the credits must fit into your schedule.
Essay Prompt:
In 500 words or less, answer the following in your application:
- Describe one or more creative technology projects you have worked on in the past (e.g., art, design, fabrication, installations, or other projects combining computing, engineering, or math with creativity).
- (Optional but recommended). Share any kind of link (e.g. website, google folder, etc.) to a creative project you have completed or contributed to and explain your level of involvement in the project.
- What creative and /or technical skills will you contribute to a collaborative creative tech project?
This project is a pilot program for building a creative technology group at the intersection of STEM and the arts. It’s an opportunity to help shape the early stages of what could become a lab or center dedicated to creativity in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts.
We’ll work in a lab space adjacent to the Harvey Mudd College Makerspace, with access to tools for digital fabrication, electronics, and more. Students will be immersed in hands-on creative work—building, coding, designing, and experimenting—while contributing to projects that integrate technical skills with artistic expression.
The work aligns closely with Harvey Mudd College’s mission to engage deeply at the intersection of STEM and the arts, creating meaningful, innovative, and enjoyable projects that push both creative and technical boundaries.