Phuong Diep and Michelle Hua's

COMPUTERLESS ALGORITHM

Documentation can be found here

For the perfect handshake

Command:

1) Approach receiver from the front
2) Make eye contact and smile
3) Leave an extended arms length between you and the receiver
4) Reach right hand forward
5) Grip receiver’s hand so that your thumb and index fingers intersect with
theirs
6) Squeeze firmly while maintaining eye contact and a smile
7) Shake hand in an up and down motion for approximately 3 seconds
(equivalent to three shakes)
8) Release hand and place to side

IMPORTANT!

If the receiver extends their left hand first - DO NOT PANIC. Calmly switch to your
left hand and continue commands.

It is important to maintain eye contact but remember to blink.

It is important to smile naturally so you do not look perverse.
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For the Monta Ellis GD handshake

DISCLAIMER: This handshake is gang affiliated. Do it in public at your own discretion.

Command:

Part 1 -

1) Extend right hand as you would when giving a handshake
2) Clap receiver’s palm
3) Keep hands connected
4) Slide hand backwards on palm until you reach the receiver’s fingers
5) Lock fingers with the receiver as to form a fist
6) Tighten the fist lock

Part 2 –

1) From the fist lock, release ONLY the thumb and index finger
2) Both you and the receiver’s index fingers should be pointing out from the
crease of each other’s index and thumb – in the figure of a gun

Part 3 -

1) Keep your index finger and thumb in the same position (gun formation) and
only release your last three fingers (middle, ring and pinky)
2) As you release the three fingers and wrap them into your own palm
3) Hook your index finger with the receiver while keeping your thumb on the
top
4) Tighten grip

Part 4 -

1) From the hook, return back to the fist lock in Part 1 (view Part 1, steps 5 & 6)

Part 5 -

1) From the fist lock, repeat Part 2

Part 6 -

1) Drop hands
2) Release
3) Walk away


After coming across many different interesting handshakes, we couldn't help but want to teach the class some sort of gang affiliated gesture. Apart from that, we thought it was also important for the class to know how to do a perfect handshake for when the time comes.

So remember...
*Be conscious of your grip. Make sure you do not squeeze to hard as to say, “I am better and stronger than you are”. Make sure not to extend a limp hand as to say, “I am weak and beneath you”. What you want to be saying is, “You can trust me with your children.”

Tara M's Computerless Algorithm

Here I have invented the "Keybored". Based off the concept of computers being considered an extension of the human mind, the "Keybored" is used to navigate the soul rather than the screen. It is a physical rendition of metaphysical events that occur within the user. It is used as a control panel, similar to a computer keyboard but instead has access to the mind. It is a tool which allows the user to explore and organize thoughts and emotions. Some of the keys have been replaced with new functions while others remain the same with different meaning. Interaction with technology has been somewhat reversed in the sense that the user is directing their own mind with the keyboard that they are also controlling…a double standard of sorts.The algorithm requires the user's imagination; every step takes places inside the user's mind complimented by physical contact with the "Keybored". The algorithm explains a process in which the user is able to arrange their thoughts one by one. The ultimate goal of the algorithm is for the user to find acceptance and 'download tolerance' -although this is not always achieved. Cheers,
~Tara

Jessie C & Kim S Computerless Algorithm

Walking funny? Try racing funny?

Nicole Glassman's and Tamara Pokahanni Computerless Algorithm

Phone Experiment ( in short)

1. A person has someone else’s phone
2. Searches through contact list.
3. When a person reaches the 5^th contact, a te

xt message is send
4. Waits for a reply.

5. What is the result?

The directions:

The piece was created to take people out of their comfort zone, focusing on

three areas of the experiment. The first part was the experience of using someone else’s cell phone. This may have been difficult or confusing to do, due to people not used to using phones that are not there’s. This could have also been empowering as the participant could feel as if they have control of another person’s destiny.

The next part was the experience of watching someone else using your phone. This part of the experiment was nerve racking, as several people were hesitant to give up their phones, because they felt a loss of control.

The final part of the experiment was to reconnect with a random contact in your phone; several people were hesitant since they were unsure as to who would be selected. This raises the question: if you are afraid to send a simple text that says, “Hey, long time no talk” then why is that contact in your phone? Could the person be an ex boy/girl friend, a friend you had a falling out with, or a person you don’t even know? If so why is this person still in your phone? This could also be a chance to reconnect with the person you lost touch with. One student approached me after class and said she reconnected with an old friend and now they are texting back and forth.

Documentation

Kelvin Hu's Computerless Algorithm

Directions

Title: Fury

Walk to the left.

Walk to the right.

Walk to the left and stand still.

Imagine burning in a sea of flames.

Close your eyes and hold your breath.

Raise your hands up.

Then bring down clenching your fists.

Stomp twice with all your might.

Open your eyes and

roar like a lion.

Close your eyes.

Stand motionless.

Here is the link to the video for my assignment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddGTtcGAt50

This piece is inspired by "gamer rage", which is a phenomenon that occurs when a player in a game is constantly losing. If he/she has a microphone, then their emotions will be expressed in hateful words (usually profanity). As I was playing a game, I witnessed a player "rage quit",(quitting a game due to ones anger) and thought it might be interesting to simulate how one would act when they are in a state of fury.

Enjoy.

Nadja .C- Computerless Algorithm

For my Computerless Algorithm I instructed the class on how to write a sticky note message. The note was instructed to be of any sort of note, may it be as a reminder, list, or message. After everyone completed one sticky note message I collected the sticky notes and then analyzed them.
This is the product that I made from the sticky notes that I collected. It was very interesting to see how many notes related to each other from so many different people and how I was able to make a narrative out of it. Enjoy!
- Nadja Cada

Karen C's Computerless Algorithm

Karen Cochrane's Computerless Algorithm

MPM27B

For one minute, listen to a piece of music while drawing a picture. This picture cannot have any straight lines.

Do it again with another piece of music. This picture cannot have any curved lines.

Pseudo Code

(1) Get array for first piece of paper, second piece of paper, and pen to participants

(2) While first song is playing, participants draw picture except they cannot draw straight lines

(3) Else participant stops drawing

(4) Display picture

(5) Get all participants the first pictures in a pile in the front of the room

(6) While second song is playing, participants draw picture except they cannot draw curved lines

(7) Else participant stops drawing

(8) Get all participants the second pictures in a pile in the front of the room

(9) Display first piece of paper array while the first music

(10) Display the second piece of paper array while the second music is playing

Step-by-Step

(1) Hand out two pieces of paper to each participant

(2) Hand out a pen to each participant

(3) The participant must draw on the first piece of paper without using any straight lines while listening to the first song

(4) Play music

(5) Participant picks up the pen

(6) Participant begins to draw

(7) After 60 seconds, stop the music

(8) The participant must then stop drawing

(9) Participants hand in the first piece of paper to the front of the room

(10) Participants must draw on the second piece of paper without using any circular lines while listening to the second song

(11) Play music

(12) Participant picks up the pen

(13) Participant begins to draw

(14) After 60 seconds, stop the music

(15) The participant must stop drawing

(16) Participants hand in the second piece of paper to the front of the room

(17) The pieces of paper are scanned into the computer and played as a animated gif with the music

Documentation




Final Piece

Diane S's Computerless Algorithm

Computerless Algorithm

How to Catch a Snowflake by Diane Stolte

Click here to view a video of my presentation and the user experience

The Computerless Algorithm:

Please Note:

Before attempting to catch a snowflake you must understand that 1. they melt 2. they vary in size 3. only appear depending on weather.

Warning:

This action is usually time consuming and unsuccessful. Please do not attempt on busy streets.

Check List to Begin:

Standing? Yes / No

Winter? Yes / No

Outside? Yes / No

Properly Dressed? Yes/ No

- If yes continue

- If no continue at own risk/disappointment

Lets Begin!

Instructions:

- Walk outside

- Notice snowflake? Yes/No

If No - Keep walking

If Yes - Ignore or Start attempt #1

If Ignore - keep walking - the end

If attempt #1 - extend arms outwards

- have palms facing the sky

- have eyes every few seconds look - at sky (see snowflake) - at feet - at hands ( LOOP)

- continue until satisfied with snowflake catching

- have legs slightly bent to have a safe yet comfortable grasp on the group

- if not comfortable/ancy - continue walking while trying to catch

- once all set - extend arms or bring inwards to catch specific snowflakes

- if satisfied with amount caught - STOP

- if has been over 1 hour - STOP - unless eager

- If faint, tired or angry at failure/melting - STOP

- If snow has stopped - STOP

- If failed yet eager to continue START attempt #2

If Attempt #2

- open mouth

- stick tongue out

- if you have sensitive teeth - surround lips over teeth with tongue still out

- have eyes follow same set of rules as attempt #1

- have same stance as attempt #1

- Once set - continue loops

- move tongue side to side to catch

- move head forwards and backwards & side to side to catch

- if satisfied with amount caught - STOP

- if has been over 1 hour - STOP - unless eager

- If faint, tired or angry at failure/melting - STOP

- If snow has stopped - STOP

- If failed yet eager to continue START attempt #3

If Attempt #3 ( if all else fails )

- STOP all previous snowflake catching techniques

- turn around

- walk inside house

- get bowls and buckets

- bring outside

- go back inside

- retrieve when you feel like it/ after noticeable snowfall

- if snowflakes/snow is precious to you, place in freezer.

- If you've made it this far, you are truly a die hard snowflake catcher

- If not, don't blame you and not surprised if you never try again.

The End.

- Diane Stolte

Project 1 - Computerless Algorithms

MPM27B - Artistic Applications for Interaction Design
FCAD - New Media- Ryerson University


Create a computerless algorithm. Present it to the class. Document it and upload documentation to this Blog.

We looked at Yoko Ono's grapefruit book, and Interaction Maps in class to further inspire some instruction based experiences.

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In the title of the post: First Name and Last initial - and project - Myfanwy A's Computerless Algorithm.

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Myfanwy A's Computerless Algorithm (but with your name)

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