Projects
Computer Art Education Programme
Interact Digital Arts has been running workshops and training courses for over 10 years. We have covered many topics, including 3D printing, Arduino, creative electronics, programming with Micro:bit, music with microcontrollers and computer drawing. However, we have never formalised what we do as part of an "education programme". Starting in 2024 we have decided to address this and are grouping our workshops into eight key art and technology areas. We are also looking to deliver these as part of the Arts Award programme and are aiming to standardise our work with micro-controllers around the BBC Micro:bit, with the Grove system being used for adding sensors and actuators. When teaching programming we will continue to use Scratch as an introduction, but will be introducing more p5.js / Processing and Python.
Core Subject Areas
Drawing with Rules
Resources
Pen and Paper
Dice, rulers, curves
2. Generative Art
Resources
Scratch
p5.js / Processing (advanced)
Printer (optional)
3. Drawing Machines and Drawing Robots
Resources
Simple Drawing Machines
Micro:bit + Drawing Robot
Pen Plotter
4. Interactive Light Sculptures
Resources
Micro:bit+ Grove Adapter
LEDs, Sensors and Electronics
Construction Materials
5. Sound and Music
Resources
Micro:bit + Grove Adapter
Speaker
LEDs, Sensors and Electronics
6. Fashion and Wearables
Resources
Micro:bit + Grove Adapter
LEDs, Sensors and Electronics
7. Connected Art with Micro:bit artThings
Resources
Micro:bit + Grove Adapter
LEDs and Electronics
artThings MQTT Gateway
8. Robotic Art and AI
Resources
Micro:bit + Breakout Board
Motors, sensors and electronics
Raspberry Pi (advanced)
Python (advanced)