RUSK MEDICAL CENTER<\/p>\n
Digital Wheel Art is an assistive drawing system that encourages people who use
\nwheelchairs to express themselves in artistic ways beyond their physical limitations.
\nWorking with the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Pediatric Unit, we will install a
\nsystem at Rusk and provide the patients the opportunity to utilize this state of the art
\ntechnology. We are looking for someone who is able to engage and guide children of
\nvarious ages and abilities in the use of this system. Someone who is good at electronics
\n(XBee, PCB, and Wiimote hacking) and packaging it is preferred or would be most
\nhelpful.<\/p>\n
REACH<\/p>\n
The Reach Project is a collaboration between Interaction Designers and Occupational
\nTherapists in the development of a specialized video tracking and interactive projection
\nenvironment for use in pediatric rehabilitation.\u00a0 The reactive environment is used to inspire,
\nmotivate and track the progress of patients through a series of open ended and playful
\ngames.<\/p>\n
Current goals:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Advance the current prototype to a plug and play system that OT’s can operate
\nwithout assistance
\n\u2022 Further develop game environments that meet therapeutic goals
\n\u2022 Create a measurable game for assessment and re-assessment
\n\u2022 Install the trial system hardware and software at NYU Medical Center for evaluation
\nand testing<\/p>\n
Interns will collaborate with the project core team to advance and deploy the existing
\nprototype system.\u00a0 User interface and game specification detail will be reviewed at the
\nbeginning of the internship along with a detailed project plan outlining milestones and dates
\nthat ensure deployment towards the end of the semester at NYU Medical.\u00a0\u00a0 A test and
\ndevelopment environment will be setup on the floor at ITP or frog Design at the beginning
\nof the semester for iterative development and testing.<\/p>\n
This internship will be highly collaborative and rewarding to any contributors with the
\ndesired skills and interests.<\/p>\n
Desired Skills and Interests (must meet one or both):<\/p>\n
Required Skills (programming assistance):
\n\u2022 Experience with programming in Flash Actionscript, MAS\/MSP, flex and\/or Java
\n\u2022 Interest and or experience in video tracking
\n\u2022 Interest in assistive technology<\/p>\n
Required Skills (game assistance):
\n\u2022 Experience with animation in flash or other platform
\n\u2022 Interest in immersive game environments
\n\u2022 Interest in assistive technology
\nOverview of Rusk\u2019s \u201cLook What I Can Do!\u201d\u00a0 GRAFFITI WALL,
\nCollaborative Game & Collaborative Art Projects<\/p>\n
Look What I Can Do! is an innovative program that uses art and technology to address the
\nattitudinal barriers that children with disabilities can encounter \u2013 including their own internal
\nbarriers as well as those of others. Quality of life for disabled children can be greatly improved
\nby reducing negative attitudes and stereotypes held by non-disabled children. The Look What I
\nCan Do! program will include: a virtual GraffitiWall where children can learn about disabilities
\nand share their experiences in an interactive environment; a web-based video game featuring
\ndisabled characters; and a Community Collaborative Arts projects. These are described in the
\nenclosed proposal.<\/p>\n
The Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine is renowned for treating pediatric patients with a
\nwide range of disabilities, providing individualized, integrative care through inpatient and
\noutpatient settings. In the most recent U.S. News and World Report survey of hospitals in the
\nU.S., Rusk was ranked the #1 rehabilitation hospital in New York State and one of the top 10
\nbest rehabilitation hospitals in the country.<\/p>\n
Look What I Can Do! combines three complementary approaches \u2013 an interactive GraffitiWall,
\na video game, and collaborative arts projects. The Rusk Teen\/Young Adult Advisory Board is an
\nintegral part of all content development and evaluation. Each component is described in further
\ndetail below.<\/p>\n
1. Rusk GraffitiWall
\nThe Rusk GraffitiWall is a virtual community center where participants can learn about people
\nwith disabilities in an interactive environment. The Rusk GraffitiWall provides a safe, interactive
\nhands-on learning experience online for children (ages seven to twelve years old). \u201cAbled\u201d
\nchildren will nurture their understanding and empathy with their disabled counterparts, while
\ndisabled children will have the opportunity to share personal stories as well as chat with other
\ndisabled and non-disabled children while expressing themselves creatively. Relevant
\norganizations, such as the United Spinal Association, Lincoln Center Program for People with
\nDisabilities, the NYC Parks & Recreation Department, and the Mayor\u2019s Office for People with
\nDisabilities have already been invited to create educational and recreational activities for
\ninclusion on the GraffitiWall. They and other groups will be offered the opportunity to provide
\nlinks to the GraffitiWall from their websites.<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Video Game
\nThe Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation will be creating a video game designed with and by people
\nwith disabilities for use with the general public. The first such game of its kind, the Look What I
\nCan Do! video game will offer a serious message about the capabilities of disabled people. This
\ninitiative is part of the \u201cserious games movement\u201d which is receiving national publicity and
\nrecognition and is demonstrating a high impact by using enjoyable, interactive tools to play a
\npowerful role in the lives of millions of gamers. Rusk has identified a leading developer in the
\nonline games industry, and has outlined the framework for a complex 3D, multi-level game
\nexperience. In collaboration with the game developer, the game will be market tested with both
\ndisabled and non-disabled children.<\/p>\n
3. Community Collaborative Arts Projects
\nThe collaborative arts portion of the Look What I Can Do! is called\u00a0 Creating Connections.
\nThis unique program brings together children with disabilities and those who are typically
\ndeveloping to create art in a collaborative process. Over several weeks the Creating Connections
\nparticipants engage in a creative arts project, which culminates in an exhibition opening at the
\nChildren\u2019s Museum of the Arts. The exhibition celebrates the children’s experience working
\ntogether and also provides an opportunity for families and community members to share in this
\npartnership.<\/p>\n
Internship position #1<\/p>\n
Flash Game Developer<\/p>\n
Role:
\n\u2022 Develop a healthcare oriented game with the Rusk children\u2019s POV (point of view)
\n\u2022 Collaborate with the Rusk kids as a resource for the:
\no Game Play
\no Which game POV (first person, 3rd person, etc.)
\no Assets (photos, drawings, audio, video, etc.)
\n\u2022 Create a roadmap so the kids and the Rusk staff know when different milestones will
\nbe reached
\n\u2022 Roadmap will include:
\no Periodic \u201cinterviews\/feedback sessions\u201d with Rusk kids
\no Storyboards with screen mock ups of characters (if apropos), backgrounds,
\ndescription of game play sequence
\no Running beta version for the kids to test
\no QA time with the kids
\no Help write the game\u2019s \u201chelp\u201d screens
\no Assist launching game within GraffitiWall
\n\u2022 Provide weekly updates to Color, Light & Shadow folks
\n\u2022 Try to make the flash game no more than 10mg and design so that it\u2019ll fit nicely
\nwithin the GraffitiWall visible area
\n\u2022 Simple is fine especially since the semester is short
\n\u2022 Be vigilant to design a:
\no fun game with the Rusk kid POV
\no simple user interface
\no bug-free and smooth running game<\/p>\n
Skills:
\n\u2022 People person who loves to collaborate in a team atmosphere
\n\u2022 Willing to listen to the Rusk kids for their feedback
\n\u2022 Thinks outside of the box
\n\u2022 Knows Flash Actionscript 3
\n\u2022 Has an understanding of Flash Media Server 3
\n\u2022 Understanding of .net if possible
\n\u2022 Design flare (if possible would love to see portfolio of links and hardcopy versions of
\npast projects)
\n\u2022 Facile with design software (photoshop, illustrator, flash, dreamweaver, etc)<\/p>\n
RUSK GRAFFITI WALL (CONT)<\/p>\n
Internship position #2
\nVideographer<\/p>\n
Role:
\nThe Rusk kids LOVE video and they LOVE celebrating their accomplishments with others. To
\nthat end, the Videographer will act as the Director and Producer of short videos for and
\nabout the Rusk kids.<\/p>\n
Consideration should be taken re: the following:
\n\u2022 Develop videos with the Rusk children POV
\n\u2022 In the past Rusk kids enjoyed making video interviews and they also discussed
\ncreating PSAs
\n\u2022 Collaborate with the Rusk kids as a resource for:
\no Storyline and video\u2019s objective
\no Needed assets (photos, drawings, audio, video, etc. if apropos)
\no NOTE: make sure the kids sign off Rusk\u2019s permission forms if their image will
\nbe included in the video
\n\u2022 Create a roadmap so the kids and the Rusk staff know when different milestones will
\nbe reached
\n\u2022 Roadmap will include:
\no Periodic \u201cinterviews\/feedback sessions\u201d with Rusk kids
\no Storyboards
\no Editing videos, recording audio, saving as a flv (no bigger than 25mgs) and
\nuploading onto the GraffitiWall
\n\u2022 Provide weekly updates to Color, Light & Shadow folks<\/p>\n
Skills:
\n\u2022 People person who loves to collaborate in a team atmosphere
\n\u2022 Willing to listen to the Rusk kids for their feedback
\n\u2022 Thinks outside of the box
\n\u2022 Video editing software like AfterAffects. If they prefer a different package then make
\nsure the final product is saved as a flv.
\n\u2022 Understanding of Flash Media Streaming Server 3
\n\u2022 Design flare (if possible would love to see portfolio of links and hardcopy versions of
\npast projects)
\n\u2022 Facile with design software (photoshop, illustrator, flash, dreamweaver) if
\nvideographer wishes to include graphics, credits, title screens, etc.<\/p>\n
RUSK GRAFFITI WALL (CONT)<\/p>\n
Internship position #3
\nDigital Designer\/Composer (this is probably 2 individuals)<\/p>\n
Role:
\n\u2022 Develop folders containing an archive of still and animated graphics as well as audio
\nfx and tunes (all being copyright-free) for the Rusk patients to use on the public and
\nprivate Walls.
\n\u2022 This person will also incorporate Rusk kids\u2019 feedback and hopefully engage the kids
\nto collaborate with them in creating the following:
\no A folder containing background images (photos and drawings to reskin Wall
\nbackgrounds)
\no A folder of images (gifs, pngs, swfs, and jpgs) and a folder of audio (mp3s) so
\nboth the Designer\/Composer and the kids can easily assemble fun multimedia
\nNotePads and BillBoards as well as have an archive of avatar images
\n\u2022 This person should create a roadmap so the kids and the Rusk staff know when
\ndifferent milestones will be reached
\n\u2022 Roadmap will include:
\no Periodic \u201cinterviews\/feedback sessions\u201d with Rusk kids
\no Sample mock ups of the images and audio snippets
\no Help kids upload the assets into the proper folders (folders could be labeled:
\navatar images, graphics, animated swfs, audio, pdfs, etc.)
\n\u2022 Provide weekly updates to Color, Light & Shadow folks<\/p>\n
Skills:
\n\u2022 People person who loves to collaborate in a team atmosphere
\n\u2022 Willing to listen to the Rusk kids for their feedback
\n\u2022 Thinks outside of the box
\n\u2022 Design and or Composing flare (if possible would love to see portfolio of links and
\nhardcopy versions of past projects)
\n\u2022 Facile with design software (photoshop, illustrator, flash, dreamweaver) and audio
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