Photonics meet digital art

Abstract

The paper focuses on the work of an interdisciplinary project between photonics and digital art. The result is a poster collection dedicated to the International Year of Light 2015. In addition, an internet platform was created that presents the project. It can be accessed at http://www.magic-of-light.org/iyl2015/index.htm.From the idea to the final realization, milestones with tasks and steps will be presented in the paper. As an interdisciplinary project, students from technological degree programs were involved as well as art program students.

The International Year of Light 2015 and its impact on educational activities

“…As described in earlier papers [4], we prepared a whole poster series dedicated to the IYL 2015, which was one of the most elaborate projects undertaken in this context. It should be pointed out that this was an interdisciplinary project open to anyone, i.e.…”

International Year of Light 2015 opens new dimensions in optics and photonics education

“…Several major anniversaries in 2015 [6]- [7] shall add to the attractiveness of the 2015. Among them are: Not least, young people, school and university-level students shall be motivated and inspired by the exciting innovations and vitas of these celebrated scientists.…”

“…As described in earlier papers [6], we managed to prepare a whole poster series in the framework of the IYL2015. It should be emphasized that this was an interdisciplinary project open to anyone, i.e.…”

“…After numerous preparations -also including a small contribution by Offenburg University, a poster series called The Magic of Light [6], the proposal succeeded: On 20 December 2013, the UN General Assembly 68th Session proclaimed 2015 as the International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (IYL 2015) [1].…”