(11/2) Final Project Idea

For my final I rolled, Body, Fiber, and Circuits

My general plan is to create something loosely based on work that I have done in the past and expand upon it. It was an interactive wearable tech class, and we had to keep a blog for it as well. My code, inspiration, and work can be seen at: Sophia's Wearable Tech Blog. Below is a video of my finished piece. I was supposed to make a second but I ended up biting off more than I could chew. I originally designed two neckpieces for my last class but for this I think that I would like to create a brooch. I think the brooches can be more of a body piece and worn anywhere on the body but for the most part a necklace is always a necklace. 

(11/1) 3D Modeling and Printing

Regina and I designed earrings to mimic hammered texture of typical metal jewelry, reinterpreted in a 3D, RP way. Our designs in Tinker Cad

The Process of 3D Printing

We sanded the backs and then attached earring posts. 

We would like them to be worn as a mismatched pair. 

(10/2) Responses to others work

Great work Nicholas! It was good to see that you used Rhino for your line work. The program gives a sense of precision that you can get from few other places and it really shows. If you could take this further and create something from your wood cuts and maybe make them into a repeat pattern and mount them they could look even cooler.

Regina! Great job making your own sheep! (and that you named her)
The change of color gives another level of complexity. If you were to do it again I found it a little challenging that Dolly is rotating maybe if she could move in a different way.

Hi Seung! When we were laser cutting together you realized that the hole for the O and D were not going to show up. To solve this you could have engraved the world even though I know you wanted to cut through, or created a join between the positive and negative space of the letter. That being said I really like the way it came out regardless. The large holes give it a bold look.

Trisha! Great work! It would be really cool to collect the information. However, learning about color is a perfect use for Scratch. It is so colorful, sometimes almost too much so, that having students think about the colors they are using before using them is so very important. Yeay color theory!  

Reflection: Great work to everyone!
I always love seeing what everyone did and it was nice to respond as well. I especially enjoyed everyones scratch projects. They were so creative and innovative that I want to do more research about the process before implementing it into my classroom. It is awesome to see what every one did for their laser cutting homework. There is so much that you can do with the technology, it is great to see it bing used in so many wonderful ways

(10/1) Laser Cut Project

This is my laser cut key chain. I engraved my personal logo on to it.

(9/2) Scratch in the Classroom

I found Scratch simple and yet a little confusing. I wish that there was a clearer way to find out information on how to use it. For example, there should be a way to restart the scratch when watching it but it seems to not do that. I am sure there is a way but it isn't obvious.

I think that this program could be a great way for students to present their work.

This could be used as an extension project when a student finishes early. This way they are learning and being creative without moving to something else.

(9/1) Scratch

(8/4) Reading III Take Aways

1. It could be interesting to explore creating movies with animated objects through Scratch. I look forward to learning Scratch.

2. The extensive lists of online platforms and communities that support creative endevors is encoraging, and amazing. It is so cool to see them all listed out and see which I have heard of and which I have not.

(8/3) Stop Motion Lesson Plan

Stop Motion Idea:

Students will bring in an object/toy for childhood. They will used this to create a short story. It can be related to the toy's purpose or a completely new narrative.

 I would say students will use Vine but I just read that article so thats sad. Students will use another free app.

(8/2) Stop Motion Process

For my stop motion project I used Vine. It fit my narrative - creating an active viewer and was also mobile.

To document my process, I photographed my friends in the space, the space its self, the artists to look them up later, ect.

The Steps and tools in the app:

1. Click Movie Button and click Ghost Button

2. Tap screen to record.

3. Press Arrow on top right of screen.

4. Click Next

5. Share Vine

6. I was saving them for later so I could continue my engagement and not be focused on posting right away!

7. This what what the saved video's looked like

(8/1) Stop Motion - Dia:Beacon

For my stop motion project I wanted to animate people walking through museums and interacting with art. I think for the most part, viewers just stand in front of art and do not engage with it, and experience it. At Dia:Beacon the work is so monumental that it forces the viewer to move past the passive interaction to active participant. This project illustrates that.