Interdisciplinary Arts 0205 - Mechanical Motion for Artists and Designers

We will learn how to build stuff that moves! Using wire, sheet metal, paper, wood, and a range of other media, we will examine and build mechanisms. We will contemplate the basic ingredients of mechanical forces and motion such as bearings, cams, cranks, gear ratios and more. Each student will develop an independent project that incorporates some type of physical motion. All levels of experience are welcome, but students should be comfortable using hand tools, able to devote 6 - 10 hours a week outside of scheduled class time working on projects. Keywords: fabricate, design, mechanical, art, independent project

Students should generally expect to spend 8 hours a week on work outside of class time. This course has a lab fee of $40.00.