2020 - SCHEDULE [ PSU ]
WEEK #01: JAN 13 INTRODUCTION
Course Introduction
Screening: Maker
Screening: Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud
WEEK #02: JAN 20 NO CLASS
MLK Day
WEEK #03: JAN 27
Project_01 3D Printing with Unconventional Materials
Resurrecting Z-OMBIE
WEEK #04: FEB 03
Project_01 3D Printing with Unconventional Materials
Experimenting with different recipes
WEEK #05: FEB 10
Project_01 3D Printing with Unconventional Materials
Designing the macroform
individual/group effort: 3D printing the components --> due: FEB 17!!
12
MAR
WEEK #06: FEB 17
Project_01 3D Printing with Unconventional Materials
Assembly of the components
Review + Presentations
WEEK #07: FEB 24
Project_02 Biofabrication - Cultivating Living Systems, Growing Materials
Introduction to biodesign and biofabrication
Groups: Mycelium - Bioluminescent Algae - SRT - Bioplastics
WEEK #08: MAR 02
Project_02 Biofabrication - Cultivating Living Systems, Growing Materials
Discussion: Design ideas + initial prototypes
WEEK #09: MAR 09 NO CLASS
Spring Break
WEEK #10: MAR 16
Project_02 Biofabrication - Cultivating Living Systems, Growing Materials
Discussion: Design ideas + prototypes
WEEK #11: MAR 23
Project_02 Biofabrication - Cultivating Living Systems, Growing Materials
Working on Presentations + Process Booklets
WEEK #12: MAR 30
Project_02 Biofabrication - Cultivating Living Systems, Growing Materials
Review
WEEK #13: APR 06
Project_03 Thermal Selfie Printer
Project_04 Mini CNC Plotter from DVD Drives
WEEK #14: APR 13
Project_03 Thermal Selfie Printer
Project_04 Mini CNC Plotter from DVD Drives
WEEK #15: APR 20
Project_03 Thermal Selfie Printer
Project_04 Mini CNC Plotter from DVD Drives
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Final wrap-up.
Preparations for the exhibition.
WEEK #16: APR 27
Exhibition + Booklet
