Interdisciplinary Arts 0214 - Make It Move: Mechanisms for Artists and Designers

Make your projects move, spin, flap, and twitch. We will learn how to design and build moving sculptures using wood, metal, plastic, and found objects. This course will introduce terminology and components for transferring and adapting motion, from simple levers and cranks to gears, cams, and pistons. We will explore techniques for designing and fabricating parts and assembling them into functioning mechanical contraptions. All levels of experience are welcome. Students must be prepared to engage in hands-on tool use in a supportive environment, and be able to devote 6 - 10 hours a week outside of scheduled class time to work on projects. Keyword:mechanical, build, kinetic, fabricate, design

Environments and Change Lab/Materials fee:$40 Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time