FALL 2003 ROBOTICS & ELECTRONICS CLASS
Syllabus
SFSU Robotics/Electronics class 2003 Kal Spelletich
kal@seemen.org
phone:
Course ID # 0511-03 12105 3 credits Tues> & Thurs. 6:10-9:00 PM
ROOM: FA 538
Office Hours, Tues. 5-6:00 Pm Tues.
required or suggested texts: TO BE ANNOUNCED
web page link:
http://www.monkeyview.net/kal@seemen.org/sfsu_class/index.vhtml
Goals/topics
To teach students concrete skills and concepts related to contemporary robotics/electronics/technology/metal fabrication and welding. This course will start to prepare students for an interdisciplinary future as art, technology and robotic artists. We will survey, research and examine robotic and kinetic art and the interdisciplinary issues/questions the art and/or the artists raise.
Through class presentations, group and individual projects, studio visits, and written assignments students will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with kinetic art and to develop further their research skills, and to enhance their creativity.
Students will: -design and create kinetic art and robots -research the medium and present research, -gain basic electrical, metal and wood fabrication techniques -learn how to make the inanimate stuff come alive, move, become machines, robots. agendas/agendas summary for the course Evaluation criteria: Learn background and history of robotics/kinetic art Inventiveness Creativity Technical craft Written report Attendance Following directions Extra credit Build a kinetic machine Build a better kinetic machine/robot To show students how to make things move with hands on experience. To explore linkages, hinges and joints to utilize movement. To gain an understanding in basic electronics, wiring, gearmotors and pneumatics. To be able to work cooperatively in a group. I HOPE to instill a sense of creativity, play, risk-taking and experimentation. And finally to gain an understanding of the history of robotic, kinetic, electronic and technological art.
EXPECTATIONS: · Use materials in a safe and proper manner. · Come to class prepared; always bring a pencil and eraser. · Respect the ideas and works of others. · Complete homework assignments. · The sharing of ideas is important; class participation is a must! · Deadlines for assignments must be met. One day late receives 50% credit. · Incomplete work or work not handed in results in a zero. · Make-up work is allowed when there is a reasonable excuse. HEY! LOOK!!! !Keeping the room clean is essential. Students are responsible for cleaning their work area and putting away tools, materials, and projects. Everyone will have a turn in assisting in general cleanups. Keep in mind that a great number of people use this space and cooperation is expected.!
GRADING CRITERIA: General: 15% Class participation, effort, and attitude/working in teams 15% Meeting the goals of specific assignments 10% Originality and quality of work 10% Homework assignments/paper 20% Following the guidelines10% Final Exam/Project: 20% Extra credit ?% Everything is subject to change and probably will.
Syllabus
first day stuff, AUG. 28
Week 1: Sept. 2&4 1. Assignment-Bring in tools and found appliance, anything. 2. Lecture on the history of technology in the arts slides, books, videos and internet websites. Start to tear apart appliances.
Week 2. Sept. 9&12 1. Lecture/slides, Research where to find hardware/supplies. tear apart appliances. 2. Linkage demo/teams build one. Split class into teams/groups of 3-5. Assignment to build 3 cardboard linkages by next class. Week 3 Sept. 16&19 1.Work on Linkages. Critique linkages. Show videos. Develop concepts, prototypes. 2. More Linkages. Start thinking about first project, Prototype for a Public Sculpture Written report assigned. 1 1/2 pgs.
Week 4 Sept. 23&26 1. Report on a robotic/kinetic artist 1 1/2 pgs. due, discuss papers. Show videos/slides. 2.Split class into work teams/groups of 2. Assignment to make 2 simple linkages powered by hand with wire/cardboard/wood.
Week 5. Sept. 30&Oct. 2 Shop class/ go over individual projects, have students wire their motors by themselves, Demo on capacitors. Field trip assignment. (to Exploratorium, Muse Mechanique, ACE Auto 2255 McKinnon Ave. 282.1353)
Week 6. Oct. 7&9 Field trip to my warehouse/demo my machines. Work there with class. Critique assignment.
Week 7 Oct. 14&16 Lecture on the history of technology in the arts supplemented with slides, books, videos and internet websites. Shop class/ Assignment to make 2 more simple linkages powered by motor.
Week 8. Oct. 21&23 Shop class/ Shop class/ Start 2nd project. Critique assignment. Demo various inputs. Field trip assignment. (Finish OFF first project, prototype for a public sculpture)
Week 9 Oct. 28&30 Shop class/pnuematics demo/ Start gathering props and developing concept for 2nd project.
Week 10 Nov. 4&6 Shop class/Continue Working on pieces.
Week 11 Nov. 11&13 Shop class/Guest lecturer, Continue Working on pieces, critique progress so far. Week 12 Nov. 18&20 Shop class/ Continue Working on pieces
Week 13 Nov. 25 only Shop class/Continue Working on pieces
Week 14 Dec. 2&4 Shop class/Continue Working on pieces
Week 15. Dec. 9&11 Finish 2nd piece Thurs. dec. 11 art show/performance/opening.
Save the world. Everything is subject to change and probably will.
if ANYONE has any questions at all don't hesitate to email or call me, kal@seemen.org
SFSU Robotics/Electronics class 2003 Kal Spelletich
kal@seemen.org
phone:
Course ID # 0511-03 12105 3 credits Tues> & Thurs. 6:10-9:00 PM
ROOM: FA 538
Office Hours, Tues. 5-6:00 Pm Tues.
required or suggested texts: TO BE ANNOUNCED
web page link:
http://www.monkeyview.net/kal@seemen.org/sfsu_class/index.vhtml
Goals/topics
To teach students concrete skills and concepts related to contemporary robotics/electronics/technology/metal fabrication and welding. This course will start to prepare students for an interdisciplinary future as art, technology and robotic artists. We will survey, research and examine robotic and kinetic art and the interdisciplinary issues/questions the art and/or the artists raise.
Through class presentations, group and individual projects, studio visits, and written assignments students will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with kinetic art and to develop further their research skills, and to enhance their creativity.
Students will: -design and create kinetic art and robots -research the medium and present research, -gain basic electrical, metal and wood fabrication techniques -learn how to make the inanimate stuff come alive, move, become machines, robots. agendas/agendas summary for the course Evaluation criteria: Learn background and history of robotics/kinetic art Inventiveness Creativity Technical craft Written report Attendance Following directions Extra credit Build a kinetic machine Build a better kinetic machine/robot To show students how to make things move with hands on experience. To explore linkages, hinges and joints to utilize movement. To gain an understanding in basic electronics, wiring, gearmotors and pneumatics. To be able to work cooperatively in a group. I HOPE to instill a sense of creativity, play, risk-taking and experimentation. And finally to gain an understanding of the history of robotic, kinetic, electronic and technological art.
EXPECTATIONS: · Use materials in a safe and proper manner. · Come to class prepared; always bring a pencil and eraser. · Respect the ideas and works of others. · Complete homework assignments. · The sharing of ideas is important; class participation is a must! · Deadlines for assignments must be met. One day late receives 50% credit. · Incomplete work or work not handed in results in a zero. · Make-up work is allowed when there is a reasonable excuse. HEY! LOOK!!! !Keeping the room clean is essential. Students are responsible for cleaning their work area and putting away tools, materials, and projects. Everyone will have a turn in assisting in general cleanups. Keep in mind that a great number of people use this space and cooperation is expected.!
GRADING CRITERIA: General: 15% Class participation, effort, and attitude/working in teams 15% Meeting the goals of specific assignments 10% Originality and quality of work 10% Homework assignments/paper 20% Following the guidelines10% Final Exam/Project: 20% Extra credit ?% Everything is subject to change and probably will.
Syllabus
first day stuff, AUG. 28
Week 1: Sept. 2&4 1. Assignment-Bring in tools and found appliance, anything. 2. Lecture on the history of technology in the arts slides, books, videos and internet websites. Start to tear apart appliances.
Week 2. Sept. 9&12 1. Lecture/slides, Research where to find hardware/supplies. tear apart appliances. 2. Linkage demo/teams build one. Split class into teams/groups of 3-5. Assignment to build 3 cardboard linkages by next class. Week 3 Sept. 16&19 1.Work on Linkages. Critique linkages. Show videos. Develop concepts, prototypes. 2. More Linkages. Start thinking about first project, Prototype for a Public Sculpture Written report assigned. 1 1/2 pgs.
Week 4 Sept. 23&26 1. Report on a robotic/kinetic artist 1 1/2 pgs. due, discuss papers. Show videos/slides. 2.Split class into work teams/groups of 2. Assignment to make 2 simple linkages powered by hand with wire/cardboard/wood.
Week 5. Sept. 30&Oct. 2 Shop class/ go over individual projects, have students wire their motors by themselves, Demo on capacitors. Field trip assignment. (to Exploratorium, Muse Mechanique, ACE Auto 2255 McKinnon Ave. 282.1353)
Week 6. Oct. 7&9 Field trip to my warehouse/demo my machines. Work there with class. Critique assignment.
Week 7 Oct. 14&16 Lecture on the history of technology in the arts supplemented with slides, books, videos and internet websites. Shop class/ Assignment to make 2 more simple linkages powered by motor.
Week 8. Oct. 21&23 Shop class/ Shop class/ Start 2nd project. Critique assignment. Demo various inputs. Field trip assignment. (Finish OFF first project, prototype for a public sculpture)
Week 9 Oct. 28&30 Shop class/pnuematics demo/ Start gathering props and developing concept for 2nd project.
Week 10 Nov. 4&6 Shop class/Continue Working on pieces.
Week 11 Nov. 11&13 Shop class/Guest lecturer, Continue Working on pieces, critique progress so far. Week 12 Nov. 18&20 Shop class/ Continue Working on pieces
Week 13 Nov. 25 only Shop class/Continue Working on pieces
Week 14 Dec. 2&4 Shop class/Continue Working on pieces
Week 15. Dec. 9&11 Finish 2nd piece Thurs. dec. 11 art show/performance/opening.
Save the world. Everything is subject to change and probably will.
if ANYONE has any questions at all don't hesitate to email or call me, kal@seemen.org