Sketchy- Out of all of the TPs we did, this one was my least favorite. I think I was expecting “more” even though I am not sure what “more” would have consisted of other than creating a QR code that lead to something else like Borsuk’s & Bouse’s Between Page and Screen. The QR code would have been interesting but more of an invisible interface. What I did like about SketchAR was having the ability to interact with and understand the workings of AR art.
In doing the TP, it was difficult to keep the camera frame steady enough to keep the design in the same place and make the art/Chinese character legible. I tried several times during our maker space time and once after class. Each time, my “art” ended up looking the same- rough and sketchy. I found it easier to draw the character without the program. This could be due to its relatively simple design (which I appreciated from Jen since I had never used this program and I am not an artist). I wanted to try a more complex design, but they weren’t available through the free version I downloaded. This TP reminded me of the old-fashioned silhouettes we used to make of ourselves by casting a shadow against the wall and tracing it onto paper. I like the mechanical aspect of making those silhouettes and I I appreciate that in the SketchAR program as well. It highlights the hands-on and the tool of the interface (even if my product wasn’t great). I’m envious that Jordan was able to do so well on her attempt at this! She clearly has an artistic talent and steady hands!
