Interdisciplinary Arts 0205 - Mechanical Motion for Artists and Designers

Mechanical Motion for Artists and Designers: We will learn how to build objects that move! 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 at least 6 - 10 hours a week outside of scheduled class time working on projects.

Environments and Change Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time Library Materials: Documentary Film - Crip Camp Books: What Can A Body Do? by Sara Hendren (YES I NEED HELP GETTING ACCESS TO THIS BOOK IN PRINT AND/OR AUDIO) Brilliant Imperfection by Eli Clare