Reconstructing Lost Spaces (Topics in ITP)

Using Blender as our primary software, we will create digital reconstructions of physical spaces lost to violence, natural disasters, climate change, urban renewal and eminent domain. Students will explore techniques such as photogrammetry, machine learning and Blender’s modeling tools to turn archival and contemporary references into 3D models. We will analyze evidence from maps, photographs, newspapers, archival documents and social media with a special emphasis on source inclusivity, journalistic ethics and cultural sensitivity. Students will be challenged to create 3D models in the service of telling human stories. Prerequisite: Hypercinema or equivalent experience.