Class 1: (1/29)

Introduction to the Class

Reading Assignment:
Digital Design Media: The Second Industrial Revolution
Digital Design Media: Prototyping

Class 2: (2/5)

Introduction to the Workflow

Guest Artist: Michael Rees

Brief student presentations

Reading Assignment:
New Media Reader: Sketchpad

Class 3: (2/12)

Rhino Intro Workshop

From Model to Object in 1.5hrs.

Kinetics Lab Authorization

Reading Assignment:
Abstracting Craft: Hands

Class 4: (2/19)

Rhino 2D Workshop

Introducing the Laser Cutter

Reading Assignment:
Abstracting Craft: Eyes

Class 5: (2/26)

Rhino 3D Workshop

G-Code + Mach3

Direct Machining

Reading Assignment:
Abstracting Craft: Tools

Class 6: (3/5)

Rhino Advanced Workshop

Visual Mill + Mach3

Molds and Mold Making

Reading Assignment:
New Media Reader: The Medium is the Message

Class 7: (3/12)

Visual Mill + Mach 3

Molds and Casting

Reading Assignment:
Abstracting Craft: Medium

Class 8: (3/19)

No Class: Spring Break

Class 9: (3/26)


Final Project Discussion

Reading Assignment:
Abstracting Craft: Play

Class 10: (4/2)

Work on Projects

Student Presentations

Class 11: (4/9)

Work on Projects

Student Presentations

Class 12: (4/16)

Work on Projects

Student Presentations

Class 13: (4/17)

Work on Projects

Student Presentations

Class 14: (4/23)

Work on Projects

Student Presentations

Class 15: (4/30)

Work on Projects

Student Presentations

Class 16: (5/7)

No Class: Critique Week

Class 17: (5/15)

Final Critique