ARI 327P / ARC 391P / ARC 327P / ARI 391P Seminar
Tues 3:30 – 6:30pm, WMB 5.112
Open to all ARC, ARI, and LAR students
Clay Odom: clayodom@utexas.edu
Productions focuses on the study of spatial design practices, projects and processes which engage the interplay of perceptual, sensorial, atmospheric, and material effects. The seminar encourages students to explore and develop relationships between ephemeral perceptual effects, such as light and sound, and material conditions of form, surface, and assembly. The course progresses through four phases: beginning with foundational readings, developing speculative projects, and culminating in a final production-oriented project. Students will be expected to engage in design research projects using a range of algorithmic and computational methods. This includes the use of generative AI tools, modeling software, and digital fabrication tools such as 3d printers, as well as to engage readings and discussion as they develop their work. The course, Productions, emphasizes the subjective and experiential aspects of design, drawing connections between theory, material processes, and practical application. Students engage in weekly exercises and discussions, exploring the contingent relationships between objects, spaces, and atmospheres. The course invites students to critically engage with contemporary design trends while fostering creativity through hands-on experimentation. The goal is to provoke thought on how design interventions generate and interact with subjective spatial and experiential effects, ultimately shaping and influencing environments and contexts in new and innovative ways.
