During this one-week introduction course you will learn how to use new digital production tools in order to develop interactive machines that create anything you would like to make. Using production tools like lasercutters and 3D printers you will learn to design and create computer-controlled machines which can help you to convert ideas into actual products.You will not only learn how to use these machines but will also get acquainted with the use of different digital tools and electronics like Arduino, an open source electronics prototyping platform.

Period
25-08-2014 - 29-08-2014 (1 weeks)

Target group
BA and MA students from all discipline backgrounds who are open to the use of technologies in creative production. No previous experience with the use of technologies is required. Students that subscribe for this course are asked to come up with a concrete idea.For example:-As a landscape designer the idea to make a computer controlled seed dispenser tomake eco drawings in the landscape-As a food designer the idea to make a computer controlled cookie shaper.-As a philosophy student the idea to make a fortune cookie text machine based onrfid tags in your wallet-As a game designer the idea to get away from the digital screen and make real physical awards which you can win when reaching the next level

Course aim
To develop new ideas, concepts and productsTo get acquainted with:-basic skills of arduino-apply digital fabrication tools-basic skills mechanicsTo mix with students from various discipline backgroundsTo learn how to make use of open source communities



Credits
1.5 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 1050[Convert to USD] 1050 - Course + course materials + housing

Course leader
Joris van Tubergen

Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400