Interdisciplinary Arts 0246 - Air, Gas and Vapors for Design
Fall
2014
1
4.00
Colin Twitchell
02:30PM-03:50PM W,F;02:30PM-03:50PM W,F
Hampshire College
315314
Lemelson Center for Design SHOP;Lemelson Center for Design 113
cstLM@hampshire.edu
Air, gas and vapors are not often thought of as artistic or design mediums but they have great potential as such. This course through experiential means will explore some of the potential these "invisible" mediums have. Through a verity of projects, participants will enhance their technological creativity and designing capacity while gaining a deeper understanding of their creative process by exploring the design and artistic potential of air, gas and vapors. Additionally, participants in this course will gain an understanding of how air, gas and vapors can be manipulated, acquire basic fabrication and design skills and do some intuitive engineering.
Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Course Fee: $60.00 Students in this course are expected to spend at least six hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes such things as project research, design and fabrication work, project management and documentation and other activities as needed.