Private classes offered
CLASSES OFFERED
I have been teaching at SF State a bit and really enjoy it, but
alas Ahnold has cut state education budgets and my class
fell by the way side.
I do love it though and have been teaching one on one in
my shop for $50.00 and hour.
Email me if you are interested
Tobor__@hotmail.com
below are a couple of my school curriculum. I
customise each class for each persons skill level
though.
INTRODUCTION TO KINETIC AND ROBOTIC ART
Syllabus
Week 1.
1. Introduction, 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.
1. Lecture/slides, Research where to find hardware/
supplies.
tear apart/hack appliances.
2. Finish hacking appliances. Linkage demo/teams build
linkages. Split class into teams/groups of 3-5. Assignment
to build 3 cardboard linkages powered by hand with wire/
cardboard/wood by next class. Written report assigned 1 1/
2 pgs.
Week 3.
1.Work on Linkages. Critique linkages.
Show videos/slides. Tool demos.
Develop concepts, prototypes for Prototype for a Public
Sculpture.
2.Continue developing Prototype for a Public Sculpture
Week 4.
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. Start kinetic
project. Have students wire their motors by themselves,
Demo on capacitors.
Week 5
Shop class/ go over individual projects.
Show videos/slides. Work on project.
Week 6.
Update beginning of assignment. Work on project.
Shop class/slides video lecture.
Week 7.
Work on project.
Week 8.
Work on project.Demo my machines and various inputs.
Week 9.
Work on project./pnuematics demo/ update progress so
far.
Week 10.
Work on project./Guest lecturer, Continue Working on
pieces.
Week 11.
Work on project.
Art show/performance/opening.
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.
ASSORTED STUFF:
SOME RECOMENDED TEXTS:
Force Fields: by Guy Brett, Marc Nash
Force Fields, phases of the kinetic by Guy Brett, Marc Nash
Musea d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona
Information Arts By Stephen Wilson, published by MIT Press
Industrial Handbook Culture by Research Publications
Robo Sapiens by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio, Material
World Books
Rebecca Horn, The Glance of Infinity published by
ScaloVerlag
Jean Tinguely: Life and Work by Heidi E. Violand-Hobi,
Heide E. Violand-Hobi
Alan Rath: Robotics (Smart Art Press (Series), V. 6, No. 56.)
by Alan Rath ,Louis Grachos
LEONARDO MAGAZINE by MIT Publications
asorted tech. Artists we will see and discuss:
Bruce Nauman, Laurie Anderson, Chris Burden, Jonathon
Barofsky, Edward & Nancy Keinholz, Hans Haake, Keith
Sonnier, Alice Aycock, Dennis Oppenheim, Vito Acconci
Sound Art, Nam June Paik, Gary Hill, Bill Viola, Sadie
Benning
Robert Rauschenburg & Billy Kluver, E.A.T.
Bell Labs - Ken Knowlton
Alexander Calder, Takis, George Rickey, Nicolas Schoffer
Painting machines & other automatons, Harold Cohen
Futurists, Constuctivists, Bauhaus & Buckminster Fuller
(1910’s-1940’s)
Filippo Marinetti Manifesto of futurist dance, Umberto
Boccioni Unique forms of continuity in space Vladimir
Tatlin, Alexander Rodchenko, Lyubov Popova, Naum Gabo,
Walter Gropius, Laszlo Maholy-Nagy
In 1970 a group of artists at Brown University were funded
by the national endowment for the arts to make a music
performance on stage run exclusively by things like EKG,
EEG, alpha wave sensors... there have been various things
done.
2nd class project or advanced project:
tentacle
walking machine
inchworm
music, noise, sound
contact mic.
arm
leg(s)
toy
larger public sculpture
hand
fingers
ADVANCED Electronics/Robotics class syllabus taught by
Kal Spelletich
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 advanced 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.
Potential advanced projects:
tentacle
walking machine
inchworm
music, noise, sound
contact mic. machine
arm
leg(s)
toy
larger public sculpture
hand
fingers
Students may work one elaborate project all semester or 2
less elaborate ones.
Week 1
1. Intro, show my work.
2. Lecture on the history of technology in the arts slides,
books, videos and internet websites. Review Potential
advanced projects
Week 2
1. Lecture/slides, videos. Research where to find hardware/
supplies.
2. Choose Potential advanced projects
Week 3
1. Lecture/slides, videos.
Develop concepts, prototypes for 1st project.
2. Lecture/slides, videos. Shop class/ go over individual
projects.
Written report assigned. 1 1/2 pgs.
Week 4
1. Lecture/slides, videos.
2. Work/Shop class
Week 5.
1. Report on a robotic/kinetic artist 1 1/2 pgs. DUE,
discuss papers.
2. Guest lecturer, Work/Shop class.
Week 6.
1. Critique/discuss assignment progress.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 7.
1. Work/Shop class. Start 2nd project.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 8.
1. Shop class/Demo various inputs.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 9.
1. Critique 1st machines.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 10.
1. Work/Shop class/Continue Working on pieces, critique
progress so far.
2. Work/Shop class/Continue Working on pieces.
Week 11.
1. Finish projects.
2. Art show/performance/opening.
Save the world.
Everything is subject to change and probably will.
I have been teaching at SF State a bit and really enjoy it, but
alas Ahnold has cut state education budgets and my class
fell by the way side.
I do love it though and have been teaching one on one in
my shop for $50.00 and hour.
Email me if you are interested
Tobor__@hotmail.com
below are a couple of my school curriculum. I
customise each class for each persons skill level
though.
INTRODUCTION TO KINETIC AND ROBOTIC ART
Syllabus
Week 1.
1. Introduction, 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.
1. Lecture/slides, Research where to find hardware/
supplies.
tear apart/hack appliances.
2. Finish hacking appliances. Linkage demo/teams build
linkages. Split class into teams/groups of 3-5. Assignment
to build 3 cardboard linkages powered by hand with wire/
cardboard/wood by next class. Written report assigned 1 1/
2 pgs.
Week 3.
1.Work on Linkages. Critique linkages.
Show videos/slides. Tool demos.
Develop concepts, prototypes for Prototype for a Public
Sculpture.
2.Continue developing Prototype for a Public Sculpture
Week 4.
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. Start kinetic
project. Have students wire their motors by themselves,
Demo on capacitors.
Week 5
Shop class/ go over individual projects.
Show videos/slides. Work on project.
Week 6.
Update beginning of assignment. Work on project.
Shop class/slides video lecture.
Week 7.
Work on project.
Week 8.
Work on project.Demo my machines and various inputs.
Week 9.
Work on project./pnuematics demo/ update progress so
far.
Week 10.
Work on project./Guest lecturer, Continue Working on
pieces.
Week 11.
Work on project.
Art show/performance/opening.
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.
ASSORTED STUFF:
SOME RECOMENDED TEXTS:
Force Fields: by Guy Brett, Marc Nash
Force Fields, phases of the kinetic by Guy Brett, Marc Nash
Musea d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona
Information Arts By Stephen Wilson, published by MIT Press
Industrial Handbook Culture by Research Publications
Robo Sapiens by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio, Material
World Books
Rebecca Horn, The Glance of Infinity published by
ScaloVerlag
Jean Tinguely: Life and Work by Heidi E. Violand-Hobi,
Heide E. Violand-Hobi
Alan Rath: Robotics (Smart Art Press (Series), V. 6, No. 56.)
by Alan Rath ,Louis Grachos
LEONARDO MAGAZINE by MIT Publications
asorted tech. Artists we will see and discuss:
Bruce Nauman, Laurie Anderson, Chris Burden, Jonathon
Barofsky, Edward & Nancy Keinholz, Hans Haake, Keith
Sonnier, Alice Aycock, Dennis Oppenheim, Vito Acconci
Sound Art, Nam June Paik, Gary Hill, Bill Viola, Sadie
Benning
Robert Rauschenburg & Billy Kluver, E.A.T.
Bell Labs - Ken Knowlton
Alexander Calder, Takis, George Rickey, Nicolas Schoffer
Painting machines & other automatons, Harold Cohen
Futurists, Constuctivists, Bauhaus & Buckminster Fuller
(1910’s-1940’s)
Filippo Marinetti Manifesto of futurist dance, Umberto
Boccioni Unique forms of continuity in space Vladimir
Tatlin, Alexander Rodchenko, Lyubov Popova, Naum Gabo,
Walter Gropius, Laszlo Maholy-Nagy
In 1970 a group of artists at Brown University were funded
by the national endowment for the arts to make a music
performance on stage run exclusively by things like EKG,
EEG, alpha wave sensors... there have been various things
done.
2nd class project or advanced project:
tentacle
walking machine
inchworm
music, noise, sound
contact mic.
arm
leg(s)
toy
larger public sculpture
hand
fingers
ADVANCED Electronics/Robotics class syllabus taught by
Kal Spelletich
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 advanced 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.
Potential advanced projects:
tentacle
walking machine
inchworm
music, noise, sound
contact mic. machine
arm
leg(s)
toy
larger public sculpture
hand
fingers
Students may work one elaborate project all semester or 2
less elaborate ones.
Week 1
1. Intro, show my work.
2. Lecture on the history of technology in the arts slides,
books, videos and internet websites. Review Potential
advanced projects
Week 2
1. Lecture/slides, videos. Research where to find hardware/
supplies.
2. Choose Potential advanced projects
Week 3
1. Lecture/slides, videos.
Develop concepts, prototypes for 1st project.
2. Lecture/slides, videos. Shop class/ go over individual
projects.
Written report assigned. 1 1/2 pgs.
Week 4
1. Lecture/slides, videos.
2. Work/Shop class
Week 5.
1. Report on a robotic/kinetic artist 1 1/2 pgs. DUE,
discuss papers.
2. Guest lecturer, Work/Shop class.
Week 6.
1. Critique/discuss assignment progress.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 7.
1. Work/Shop class. Start 2nd project.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 8.
1. Shop class/Demo various inputs.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 9.
1. Critique 1st machines.
2. Work/Shop class.
Week 10.
1. Work/Shop class/Continue Working on pieces, critique
progress so far.
2. Work/Shop class/Continue Working on pieces.
Week 11.
1. Finish projects.
2. Art show/performance/opening.
Save the world.
Everything is subject to change and probably will.