PROJECT 2: Remixing Reality
Due: September 8, 2025
Overview
Create an augmented reality video experience that constructs a new world by remixing elements of physical reality. Your project should demonstrate how digital interventions can reveal hidden aspects of our world, challenge perceptions, or imagine alternative realities. Through AR technology and creative worldbuilding, you'll layer digital elements onto physical spaces to create meaningful commentary or narrative.
Learning Objectives
Master principles of augmented reality design and implementation
Develop proficiency in 3D scanning, modeling, and animation workflows
Apply video editing techniques including transitions, effects, and sound design
Practice worldbuilding through consistent internal logic and visual storytelling
Create contextual meaning through the integration of digital and physical elements
Project Requirements
Technical Components
Your final project must demonstrate proficiency in at least 3 of the following technologies:
Adobe Aero - AR scene creation and interaction design
3D Scanning - Using Polycam or similar tools for object/person capture
3D Animation - Character rigging and animation through Mixamo
2D Animation - Created in Adobe Animate or Photoshop
3D Modeling - Using Adobe Substance, Dimension, or other modeling tools
Video Editing - Adobe Premiere with transitions, effects, and sound design
Deliverables
Final Video (2-4 minutes)
MP4 format, edited in Adobe Premiere
Showcases AR experiences from multiple angles and perspectives or consistent digital footage treatment
Includes sound design and/or musical accompaniment
Demonstrates clear worldbuilding logic throughout
Artist Statement (300-500 words)
Explains your worldbuilding concept and internal logic
Describes how your project "remixes reality"
Reflects on new perspectives AR allows you to reveal
Documents your creative process and technical decisions
Process Documentation
Ideation sketches and concept development
Screenshots of 3D models, scans, and animations
AR QR code for sharing your Aero experience
Brief technical reflection (200 words) on challenges and solutions
Worldbuilding Focus
Your AR experience should establish a clear internal logic that governs how your digital elements interact with physical reality. Consider:
Spatial Logic: How do virtual objects relate to real-world scale and physics?
Temporal Logic: Do your AR elements exist in the same time as reality, or do they represent past/future states?
Narrative Logic: What story does the layering of digital onto physical tell?
Interactive Logic: How do viewers/users engage with your remixed reality?
Submission Requirements
Submit via Google Drive folder containing:
Final edited video file (MP4, 3-5 minutes)
World-building document (PDF)
Artist statement (PDF)
Process documentation folder with screenshots and work samples
AR project files and QR code (if applicable)
Technical reflection document
Assessment Criteria
Technical Execution (5 points)
Excellent (5 pts)
Demonstrates mastery of 3+ required technologies with sophisticated integration
Professional-quality 3D scans, models, animations, or digital compositing
Proficient (4 pts)
Competent use of 3+ technologies with good integration
Solid technical quality with minor issues
Developing (3 pts)
Basic use of 2-3 technologies with some technical problems
Shows effort but lacks technical refinement
Needs Improvement (1-2 pts)
Minimal use of required technologies with significant technical issues
Poor execution affecting overall experience
Incomplete (0 pts)
Fails to demonstrate required technical components
Worldbuilding & Conceptual Development (5 points)
Excellent (5 pts)
Establishes compelling, internally consistent world logic with creative depth
Innovative and thoughtful approach to "remixing reality"
Proficient (4 pts)
Develops coherent world logic with good conceptual foundation
Clear understanding of reality remixing through AR
Developing (3 pts)
Basic world logic present but underdeveloped
Limited exploration of remixing concept
Needs Improvement (1-2 pts)
Minimal world logic or internal consistency
Superficial engagement with core concepts
Incomplete (0 pts)
No clear worldbuilding logic or conceptual framework
Visual Storytelling & Composition (4 points)
Excellent (4 pts)
Sophisticated visual narrative with excellent composition and pacing
Masterful use of scale, color, and spatial relationships
Proficient (3 pts)
Clear visual narrative with strong composition
Good understanding of visual design principles
Developing (2 pts)
Basic visual narrative with inconsistent composition
Limited application of design principles
Needs Improvement (1 pt)
Unclear visual narrative or poor composition throughout
Incomplete (0 pts)
No evidence of visual storytelling consideration
Process Documentation & Reflection (3 points)
Excellent (3 pts)
Comprehensive documentation with insightful artist statement and technical reflection
Complete, well-organized submission materials
Proficient (2 pts)
Good documentation with clear artist statement
Mostly complete submission materials
Developing (1 pt)
Basic documentation with minimal reflection
Some missing submission elements
Incomplete (0 pts)
Inadequate documentation or missing artist statement
Innovation & Creative Risk-Taking (3 points)
Excellent (3 pts)
Takes significant creative and technical risks with original approach
Pushes boundaries of AR technology and storytelling
Proficient (2 pts)
Shows willingness to experiment with some creative risks
Generally original execution
Developing (1 pt)
Limited experimentation with mostly conventional approach
Incomplete (0 pts)
No evidence of creative risk-taking or personal voice
Total: 20 points
Grade Scale
A: 18-20 points (Exceptional work that exceeds expectations)
B: 16-17 points (Proficient work that meets all expectations)
C: 14-15 points (Developing work that meets most expectations)
D: 12-13 points (Work that meets minimum requirements)
F: Below 12 points (Work that does not meet minimum requirements)
Tips for Success
Start with strong conceptual planning - sketch out your world logic before diving into technical execution
Consider how found footage can be transformed to fit your world's rules
Test different combinations of original and found content to see what creates the most compelling remix
Pay attention to how sound and music can enhance your worldbuilding
Document your process throughout - don't wait until the end
Think about how editing techniques like masking, compositing, and effects can serve your world logic
Remember that the most successful projects will have a clear point of view about how remix culture can transform. our understanding of reality
Consider the ethical implications of using found footage - ensure it serves your artistic concept
Resources & Support
Adobe Creative Suite tutorials available in course resources
Polycam and Mixamo documentation linked in previous exercises
Office hours available for technical troubleshooting
Peer feedback sessions scheduled as part of Discussion 5 for September 4-6