Sculpture that is reactionary to volume levels and that incorporates large and small LEDS attached to it that exceeds at least two feet. In this project I would like to push my mechanical construction skills more than my programming skills, which to be honest are very small, and so I would like to stick to a reasonable programming ambition; a reaction to volume at high volumes that has a large enough breadth to produce many different colors or combinations of colors within the sculpture. I would perhaps like to incorporate patterns or perhaps a system which turns different parts of the sculpture on based on the volume levels in conjunction with the color alternation. I will use LEDs, basic construction supplies for the physical structure of the sculpture, and the arduino to complete this project. Note; I would also like to apply a layer of clear caulking to the finished project so a concern for me design wise is repairs and miswiring. I think this project would be a culmination of my interest in sculpture with a budding skill in the new media arts meaning I would feel confident as well as learn.

Soundblanket; A blanket which has the same function as the sculpture above but could have a more playful and wider use. I would sew into the blanket a design of LEDs which would produce different colors and light patterns at various sound levels. I would make sure that the LEDs were secure and that they were flexible so that the blanket could be used for forts/concerts/family use or any other activities in which the users would find the object useful. Its main purpose for myself would be to put behind my band/solo performances to enhance the overall experience. My concerns would be whether the wiring would hold up, or whether I would have the proficiency in sewing to make this possible. It also demands a much greater space that I might not have access to.

A rewiring of an old keyboard to function as a new synthesizer or instrument, and then a musical composition using the device. I know that this project may not be the most creative suggestion but I am extremely interested in pursuing the rewiring of old music making machines to make new ones. I am also very passionate about music composition and new instruments and sounds so it may be the most fulfilling project out of all of them, but not the most creative. I would use logic or garageband to record the music and would use based on my understanding of the deconstruction/reconstruction process as many sounds/instruments that I could.