Making and Breaking Things

Catalog description

This course introduces students to maker culture and the hands-on activity of assembling and dissecting modern products. Students will gain experience and skills in opening and tinkering with devices, repurposing them to serve a new and different purpose, and working with basic electronics including sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers such as Arduino. Activities will vary each quarter, ranging from hacking appliances, to LED sculptures, textile sensors, paper robots, and more. Guest speakers will lead some activities and introduce students to broader perspectives on making. Limited Enrollment. All interested students must register on the waitlist and attend the first two class sessions in order to apply. Registration numbers will be granted to those who are accepted into the class.