School of Interactive Arts + Technology (SIAT)
Simon Fraser University Surrey
250 -13450 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 0A3 CANADA
www.siat.sfu.ca
School of Interactive Arts + Technology (SIAT)
IAT431 Speculative Design, Spring 2009
In this course students have the opportunity to experiment with designing in various non-normative frameworks provided by Cultural Studies, Critical Theory and Phenomenology. Students will examine design’s potential for cultural, social and ethical critique of emerging technologies and society, read more >
* View student project and Imagine Cup shortlisted design MAPS by Eric Tsai and Brian Quan >
IAT334 Interface Design, Fall 2008
Interaction with the information system and other humans via computers is directly shaped by the user interface. Thus, the ultimate success of an information system depends on this crucial component. This course provides students with an introduction to the design of human-computer interfaces, covers design methods, prototyping and evaluation of user interfaces, read more >
IAT100 Systems of Media Representation, Summer 2008
Systems of Media Representation is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of design in digital media. Hands-on practice involves applying formal composition techniques from visual art and design to short projects, read more >
IAT222 Interactive Arts, Spring 2008
Worked with Instructor Niranjan Rajah to research course content and teach labs (200 students). This 2-yr level university course guides students through the creative process of developing an interactive art project and introduces concepts related to the practice of media art in general. Responsibilities included: developing course material, liaison with Instructor, other teaching assistants and students, writing instructional material, maintaining WebCT and Class Wiki, marking student's work, and presenting a lecture on Community-Art.
IAT333 Interaction Design Praxis: Practice and Methods, Spring 2008
Worked with Instructor Ron Wakkary to assist in teaching labs (100 students). This 3-yr level course examines concepts of design practice and related design methods for interaction designers. Responsibilities include: liaison with Instructor, other teaching assistants and students, maintaining WebCT, and marking student's work.
IAT334 Interface Design, Fall 2007
Worked with Instructor Ron Wakkary, to research course content and teach labs (100 students). This 3-yr level course guides students through interface design practices. Responsibilities included: the research of course material, liaison with Instructor, and students, writing instructional material and maintaining WebCT, marking student's work, and producing instructional workshops for labs and presenting a lecture on Social Design.
IAT100 Systems of Media Representation, Summer 2007
Worked with Instructor Gilly Mah, to assist in teaching labs (75 students). Responsibilities included: being liaison with Instructor and students, marking student works, and producing instructional workshops for labs.
Currently, I'm either teaching, assisting, or researching courses at the School of Interactive Arts + Technology, SFU. The program curriculum is interdisciplinary and future-focused encouraging technologists, artists, designers, and theorists to work in collaborative research and immerse study.
IAT431 Speculative Design, Spring 2009
In this course students have the opportunity to experiment with designing in various non-normative frameworks provided by Cultural Studies, Critical Theory and Phenomenology. Students will examine design’s potential for cultural, social and ethical critique of emerging technologies and society, read more >
* View student project and Imagine Cup shortlisted design MAPS by Eric Tsai and Brian Quan >
IAT334 Interface Design, Fall 2008
Interaction with the information system and other humans via computers is directly shaped by the user interface. Thus, the ultimate success of an information system depends on this crucial component. This course provides students with an introduction to the design of human-computer interfaces, covers design methods, prototyping and evaluation of user interfaces, read more >
IAT100 Systems of Media Representation, Summer 2008
Systems of Media Representation is a project-based course that introduces the theory and hands-on practice of design in digital media. Hands-on practice involves applying formal composition techniques from visual art and design to short projects, read more >
IAT222 Interactive Arts, Spring 2008
Worked with Instructor Niranjan Rajah to research course content and teach labs (200 students). This 2-yr level university course guides students through the creative process of developing an interactive art project and introduces concepts related to the practice of media art in general. Responsibilities included: developing course material, liaison with Instructor, other teaching assistants and students, writing instructional material, maintaining WebCT and Class Wiki, marking student's work, and presenting a lecture on Community-Art.
IAT333 Interaction Design Praxis: Practice and Methods, Spring 2008
Worked with Instructor Ron Wakkary to assist in teaching labs (100 students). This 3-yr level course examines concepts of design practice and related design methods for interaction designers. Responsibilities include: liaison with Instructor, other teaching assistants and students, maintaining WebCT, and marking student's work.
IAT334 Interface Design, Fall 2007
Worked with Instructor Ron Wakkary, to research course content and teach labs (100 students). This 3-yr level course guides students through interface design practices. Responsibilities included: the research of course material, liaison with Instructor, and students, writing instructional material and maintaining WebCT, marking student's work, and producing instructional workshops for labs and presenting a lecture on Social Design.
IAT100 Systems of Media Representation, Summer 2007
Worked with Instructor Gilly Mah, to assist in teaching labs (75 students). Responsibilities included: being liaison with Instructor and students, marking student works, and producing instructional workshops for labs.