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Relationships Between Relationships Between Computing and Aesthetic Computing and Aesthetic

AppreciationAppreciation

Jeff Angell

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Topics That Will Be CoveredTopics That Will Be Covered

Brief definition of static, dynamic data structures

Overview of Deliverable #1 Process of mapping a data structure to a

specific 2-D painting or drawingThe “feel” of the final productExamples in art, film, and games

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Static and Dynamic Data Static and Dynamic Data StructuresStructures

Static (i.e. arrays, entity-relationship diagrams)

Dynamic (i.e. finite-state machines, pointers)

By now, you’ve probably had enough definitions of these…

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Static and Dynamic Data Static and Dynamic Data StructuresStructures

One Person’s Definition

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1

Mapping a FSM of a microwave to architecture of a horse barn

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1General ContentsGeneral Contents

Semantic network for source (microwave FSM) and target (horse barn)

Diagram of microwave FSMSemantic network connection between

source and targetShow plan view of target (created horse

barn)

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1Semantic Network for MicrowaveSemantic Network for Microwave

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1Semantic Network for a Horse BarnSemantic Network for a Horse Barn

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1Microwave FSMMicrowave FSM

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1Connection Between the TwoConnection Between the Two

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1Common StatesCommon States

Microwave States Barn and Horse StatesWaiting Standing and/or walking in barn

Full Power Stallion choice

Half Power Pony choice

Set Time Set distance

Disabled If gate door is open, disable

Enabled If gate door is closed, enable

Operation Run/Gait with horse

Waiting Back to stall

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Overview of Deliverable #1Overview of Deliverable #1Horse Barn StatesHorse Barn States

State DescriptionStanding Waiting for user to choose type of horse.

Display shows mock time on wall of barn.Pony Chosen by user, represented by smaller horse.Stallion Chosen by user, represented by larger horse.Set Distance User inputs the distance he/she wishes to

travel on the track with the horse.Disabled If door is open, user can’t go anywhere

because they don’t want to let the other horse out!Enabled If door is closed, then user can proceed to

travel around track.Track User gets on horse, ride.

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Process of Mapping a Data Process of Mapping a Data Structure to 2-D ArtStructure to 2-D Art

The semantic network is the most important step for creating a “reproducible” piece of art based on the qualities of the image.

The semantic network for the 2-D image may be composed of the underlying structures and substructures. To find this…

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Process of Mapping a Data Process of Mapping a Data Structure to 2-D ArtStructure to 2-D Art

Categorize the type of image style (i.e. abstract, mimetic, surreal)

Break the image down into visual components - objects and transitions

Regroup the components according to common properties (i.e. color, shape, texture, etc)

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Process of Mapping a Data Process of Mapping a Data Structure to 2-D ArtStructure to 2-D Art

Let’s try this for a basic example, but first…

Please Note:Please Note:

This presentation may include art that depicts nudity, sexual acts, and/or violent material. If you object to looking at such artwork, please react accordingly. I invite all of your ideas regarding this type of fantasy art.

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A Simple Example to MapA Simple Example to Map

Object(Face, Eyes, Nose, etc)

Object (Butterfly)

Transition (Wave shape)

Object (Water)

Category: “Surrealistic Nature”

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A Simple Example to MapA Simple Example to Map

Face “on” the waterConnected by wave pattern

Butterfly “on” faceConnected by waves, visual layering

Water “under” butterflyConnected by visual layering

Face/Eyes/Nose

Butterfly

Water* This hierarchy allows one to build the semantic network to useas a metaphor for a data structure.

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The “Feel” of the Final ProductThe “Feel” of the Final Product

SketchesExample worksIntegrate a unique “dream-like” experience

for the user

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Examples in Art and FilmExamples in Art and Film

Film - The Cell Painting - H.R. Giger, DiMaccio, BeksinskiPhotography - Joel-Peter WitkinVideo games - Alice

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Summary of Topics CoveredSummary of Topics Covered

Brief definition of static, dynamic data structures

Overview of Deliverable #1 Process of mapping a data structure to a

specific 2-D painting or drawingThe “feel” of the final product (dream-like)Examples of inspiring visuals

“Those who shrink back reflexively, and who do not gather themselves to plunge forward again, miss the point, and the awesome wonder of it all is left for the rest of us to ruminate over, and marvel at.” - James Cowan on the shock value of H.R. Giger’s art