MediaArtTutorials

ART 1TI3

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Generative Visuals with Hydra – Part 1

Experiments by students during the first session.

Objective

Students will explore generative visuals by experimenting with Hydra via Estuary. This session focuses on tool exploration, visual experimentation, and process documentation through individual learning.

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Materials Required

• Computer with internet Access
• Hydra via Estuary

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Activities

Complete the following in order. Ask your professor or TA for support or feedback.

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[10 min] Set Up a Journal (Individual Work)

Create a document and include the following sections:

1. General Info
   • Your name
   • Group number
   • Tool used (Hydra)
2. Experimentation

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[1h30m] Learn & Experiment (Individual Work)

✅ Tutorials & Resources

Complete the following Hydra tutorials:

• Hydra: Intro
• Hydra: Transformers
• Hydra: Modulators and Operators
• Hydra: Advance References (optional)
• Hydra Cheatsheet

✅ Document Your Process

Create a table with three columns in the Experimentation section. For each tutorial, create three-four screenshot. For each image, include:

1. Image
   • Insert generated images (screenshots).
2. Code
   • Copy/paste the exact code you used.
3. Comments (3-4 sentences). Reflect on:
   • What challenges did you face?
   • How did the tool respond to your changes?
   • What creative potential do you see in Hydra?

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📤 Submission

Type	Description	Who Submits
Individual	Lastname-Name-Experimentation.pdf	Each student

⚠️ Follow the submission protocols carefully. Incorrect submissions may result in lost points.

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