Between January 31 and March 18, 2023 Rap Research Lab will occupy the Center for Art, Design & Visual Culture turning the gallery into an active research laboratory and studio focused on data visualization of rap culture and history. We will be working on research projects to be exhibited in the gallery. Sign up for a private tour here. 

Rap Research Lab • UMBC • Spring 2023

ART 390 - IRC Fellows Topics in Art and Technology: Rap Research Lab

Monday 1-3:40pm

This course invites an interdisciplinary group of students throughout the UMBC campus, including Visual Art students, animators, designers, information systems students, students working in music technology, computer programming, and digital humanities, who will work in a project-based collaborative environment. The Rap Research Lab will introduce students to the processes of creative technology, data visualization and multimedia production in a professional work environment. Students work under the guidance of the Rap Research Lab director, usually in teams, on client-based or research projects. The focus of the course is on the development of ideas, utilizing evolving technologies. Rap Research Lab productions demand a diversity of skills from students. This opportunity is an upper-level course welcoming applications from students with a wide range of experience from ideation to production as well as skills including: spatial design, graphic design, interaction design, information design, software/hardware development, 3D model making and printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, wood or metal working. Students will use the Imaging Research Center (IRC) resources to assist in the production of materials for an exhibition at the Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture (CADVC). Email interest to Tahir Hemphill. This course is also cross-listed as Art 389 and Art 692 is an independent study.