A faculty development event sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) and the Faculty Research Space (FRS). This unique collaborative event explored the intersection of pedagogy, design and
emerging technology - with musician Dan Tepfer. Partnering with FIT faculty and building on synergistic musical connections, faculty
explored new ways to connect the diverse professional practices at FIT.
The resulting examples feature the work of Susanne Goetz Textile/Surface Design, Maria
Hwang, Science & Mathematics, Suzanne Lettieri, Ethan Lu and Carmita Sanchez-Fong,
Interior Design, Amy Sperber, Fashion Design: Apparel and Reginald Rogers, Visual
Presentation and Exhibition Design.
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Dan Tepfer performs
Dan explains how he creates visualizations using innovative algorithms that interact
with musical improvisations.
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Responsive Rhythm
A collaborative exploration of visual sound, Susanne Goetz (Textile/Surface Design), Amy Sperber (Fashion Design) and Maria Hwang (Science and Math) present their work at the intersection of music and
wearable technology.
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False Walls
Suzanne Lettieri (Interior Design) and Michael Jefferson (Assistant Professor Part-Time
at Cooper Union) present False Walls, using machine learning applied as a virtual backdrop for the perfomance.
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Architectural Interpretations
Ethan Lu and Carmita Sanchez-Fong (Interior Design) presented Architectural Interpretations
of Dan Tepfer’s music, transforming visual algorithms into 2D design patterns, 3D
building assemblies, and 3D printed models.
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