| Week | Theme | <font inherit/inherit;;#ffffff;;#e74c3c>Homework due to the day</font> Felix will adjust timing for homework (due to…) depending on how fast/slow we progress during the semester. Please be aware that timings might change. |
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| Week 1 | SUN, Sep-02-18 | Introduction to the course | Get the course books from NYUAD bookstore |
| TUE, Sep-04-18 | Lecture on Project/Time Management | find articles featuring novel technology, tech art, prosthesis, body extensions, etc. | |
| THU, Sep-06-18 | Students' presentation of Gantt Chart | Gantt Chart | |
| Week 2 | SUN, Sep-09-18 | Drawing Session (scribble techniques, perspectives) | |
| TUE, Sep-11-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| WED, Sep-12-18 | Lab Workshop: laser cutter | Homework: Essay 1 (please note: due to the late changes in the planning for the observance of the Al Hijri holiday the deadline of Essay 1 remains for Thursday 13th) | |
| Week 3 | SUN, Sep-16-18 | Project Colloquium | have created poster with 3 "machine ideas" |
| TUE, Sep-18-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| THU, Sep-20-18 | Students' presentation of 'Reuleaux Prototypes' | 'Reuleaux Prototype' | |
| Week 4 | SUN, Sep-23-18 | Project Colloquium, Lecture: The Function of Design | Reading: Universal Principles of Design (have read full book!); Create a mood board, and an improved conceptual drawing of your chosen body extension |
| TUE, Sep-25-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | Essay 1 (rewrite) | |
| THU, Sep-27-18 | Essay 1 presentation, class discussion | ||
| Week 5 | SUN, Sep-30-18 | Project Colloquium | Build a cardboard prototype of your machine |
| TUE, Oct-02-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | Have watched Metropolis | |
| THU, Oct-04-18 | Essay 1 presentation, class discussion | ||
| Week 6 | SUN, Oct-07-18 | Project Colloquium (and watching Metalhead, Black Mirror, 2018) | Second iteration of cardboard prototype: create a new and better version implementing feedback. |
| TUE, Oct-09-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | Have watched Ex Machina and Blade Runner | |
| THU, Oct-11-18 | Essay 1 presentation, class discussion | ||
| Week 7 | SUN, Oct-14-18 | Project Colloquium | Build a semi-functional prototype of your body extension |
| TUE, Oct-16-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| no class! | today no class. Essay presentations will be on THU, Nov-29-18 |
Fall Break: Oct 19–27
| Week 8 | SUN, Oct-28-18 | Lab Workshop: Intro to Arduino | have installed Arduino on your computer |
| TUE, Oct-30-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| THU, Nov-01-18 | Essay 1 presentation, class discussion | ||
| Week 9 | SUN, Nov-04-18 | Guest Talk: Zamp Kelp (Haus-Rucker-Co) | Project Report 1 |
| TUE, Nov-06-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| THU, Nov-08-18 | Preparation for the field trip | Collect 3 wooden sticks, Collect 11 stones | |
| ⇒ | FRI, Nov-09-18 | field trip to Ras al-Khaimah and Sharjah | Reading: 1001 Inventions (have read full book!) |
| ⇒ | SAT, Nov-10-18 | field trip to Ras al-Khaimah and Sharjah | |
| Week 10 | SUN, Nov-11-18 | Project Colloquium | Project Report 2 ⇒ photogrammetry images |
| TUE, Nov-13-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| THU, Nov-15-18 | Essay 1 presentation, class discussion | ||
| Week 11 | SUN, Nov-18-18 | Project Colloquium ⇒ Finalising Prototype in EDS/Advanced Manufacturing Workshop | Project Report 3, Reading: What Technology Wants (ch. 2,3,5) |
| TUE, Nov-20-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| THU, Nov-22-18 | Project Colloquium ⇒ Finalising Prototype in EDS/Advanced Manufacturing Workshop | ||
| Week 12 | SUN, Nov-25-18 | Project Colloquium ⇒ Finalising Prototype in EDS/Advanced Manufacturing Workshop | Project Report 4, Reading: What Technology Wants (ch. 8) |
| TUE, Nov-27-18 | Case-study presentations, class discussion | ||
| THU, Nov-29-18 | Essay 1 presentation, class discussion | ||
| Week 13 | no class! | ||
| TUE, Dec-04-18 | Essay 1 presentation, class discussion | Project Report 5 | |
| THU, Dec-06-18 | Project Colloquium ⇒ Finalising Prototype in EDS/Advanced Manufacturing Workshop | Essay 2, Reading: What Technology Wants (ch. 11) | |
| Week 14 | SUN, Dec-09-18 | Presentation Essay 2 and machine demonstration (students 1–15, 5 min each) | working machine |
| TUE, Dec-11-18 | Setup of exhibition | ||
| THU, Dec-13-18 | Setup of exhibition | ||
| <font inherit/inherit;;#ffffff;;#e74c3c>Exhibition Opening</font> | <font inherit/inherit;;#ffffff;;#e74c3c>Exhibition Opening at 7pm !</font> | ||
| Week 15 | no class! |