Stereoscopy: Wheatstone to VR

"Explorations in Stereoscopic Imaging: from
Wheatstone to VR".

Since 1838 when Charles Wheatstone first
formulated a theory of the role of binocular
vision in stereopsis, numerous techniques for the
creation and display of three dimensional images
have been developed. Through a series of
lectures, demonstrations, and projects we will
explore the theory and practical application of
the art of stereoscopy leading from Wheatstone's
Stereoscope up to current developments in
interactive stereoscopic head mounted VR
displays. Is there a medium specificity involved
in the production of monographic contrasted with
stereographic art? How have artists subverted the
stereoscopic potential for an increased sense of
realism by creating apparently impossible spaces?
In what other ways may stereoscopy be used to
challenge notions of representation and
objectivity? The course will include hands-on
experience with motion control stop motion
stereography using the Mark Roberts S3
Stereoscopic Stepper, the conversion of 2D
drawings to 3D drawings using Adobe Photoshop,
underwater stereography using the GoPro Dual HERO
3D system, and immersive stereoscopic Virtual
Reality using the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift VR
systems.