Brief introduction to some famous artists who build kinetic sculptures (Calder, Arthur Ganson, Theo Jansen). Taking inspiration from these artists and their various approaches to moving structures and the (literal) motivation behind them, students will play with simple materials to create moving or interact-able structures that are either humorous, beautiful, or both. Along the way we will likely encounter some physics (since that's how the world works).

We'll cover some drawing and color theory basics, but most of the class will be spent experimenting with pastels and drawing from life. No drawing experience necessary!

Introduction to figure drawing concentrating on capturing the shape and proportion of the human body