Eisenman discusses the interdisciplinary work that occurred at the University of Illinois in the 1960s. He highlights the use of computers in fine and applied arts, which was uncommon at the time. Finally, he talks about electronic and classical music, composer John Cage, and Cage's work at the university.
Eisenman expands on electronic music and John Cage's compositions, which were introduced in David Eisenman (Part 5). Eisenman touches on Cage's composition methods, the performance of HPSCHD in Assembly Hall, and a class on electronic music taught by chemistry professor Lejaren "Jerry" Hiller.
Tom Roadcap earned a B.S. in civil and environmental engineering, with a minor in music, from the University of Illinois. At the time of the interview, Tom was a graduate student at Illinois pursuing his M.S. in civil and environmental engineering. Tom was offered a Fulbright grant in 2018 to conduct master's research in Munich on railroad track safety and design. Tom recounts his experience at Krannert Center as as student.
