Workshop
Should you copyleft?
2022
Participants in the workshop learnt about the principles and background of movements such as self-archiving, anonymous FTP archives, copyleft, foss/floss, FSF, free culture, read-write/remix culture, and open access. Through workshop, discussed the disagreements and tensions between various value-based and apolitical philosophies. The participants were given the chance to read, talk about, and align themselves with one or more of these ideas before writing a paper in response.
Workshop
Glider Gun
2022
Participants in this workshop had the option to work with their preferred programming languages or use P5.JS if they were new to programming. The workshop's main objective was to simulate cellular automata and analyse the complex behaviour it exhibits when given simple rules. They studied abstract computing models with practical uses in computer science, theoretical biology, and microstructures, like cellular automata and Turing machines. This workshop was appropriate for anyone curious about complex emergent behaviour, creative coding, and mathematics.
Workshop
Mathematics of Magnificent Flora
2021
In this workshop, participants collected plant specimens and identified patterns of symmetry, arrangement, and growth within them. They used existing LSystem grammars to construct physical 2D/3D forms with paper, sticks, and glue. In the second week, they developed new LSystem grammars to capture patterns from the collected specimens and used them to create physical representations. The workshop provided an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of algorithmic botany.
Workshop
Sketch, crit and remix
2021
The workshop aimed to push the theoretical understanding of the existing roles of digital and technology. Participants were encouraged to take a step back from their individual inquiries and instead focus on the question of how to carry out inquiries related to digital and technology. The workshop provided examples, ideas, methods, and frameworks used to imagine and build futures in relation to computation and technology. It was structured in a challenge-based format with daily challenges and required about 7-8 hours of work per day. There were group activities throughout the week, and participants were provided with ways to move forward in their individual inquiries.
Workshop
Explain with GIFs
2021
In this project, students used GIFs to simplify complex algorithms used on the internet and promote accessibility. Working in groups, they researched popular algorithms in various applications and created 4-8 GIFs to explain concepts related to cryptocurrency or NFTs/digital collectibles in regional languages for an Indian audience. The project was designed as a challenge with specific requirements and constraints. The course provided an opportunity for students to explore the use of GIFs as a means of sharing information and making it more accessible to a wider audience.