Interdisciplinary Arts 0261 - Animals, Robots & Design

This is a hands-on course in which students will create mechanical animal models based on their observations of live animal and recorded animal behaviors. We will examine work being done by scientists and artists who combine the study of animals with robotics and mechanical design. Students will practice animal observation techniques, design and fabrication skills, basic electronics and simple programming. This is a class for students with skills or interests in any of the following: electronics, robotics, kinetic sculpture, animal behavior, programming, metal, wood, or plastics fabrication. This will be a highly collaborative setting in which students will be responsible for sharing their own specialized skills. Students can expect several introductory assignments to learn basic skills, followed by an independent or collaborative term project.

Independent Work There is a $60 lab fee.