DCR-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area(s) being explored.,
,WINTER 2024,
,BIOMIMICRY WORKSHOP,
,Biomimicry Workshop, This course challenges,students to research and apply the principles of,biomimicry; to discover innovative solutions,within the design, engineering and execution of,craft based objects. Through direct observation,and documentation of nature, students recognize,and better understand the calculus at play in the,myriad of structures, mechanical systems and,patterns we’ll observe. We examine the goals and,strategies that natural forms apply in response to,external forces in the quest to survive and,thrive. Research assignments, and hands-on studio,projects allow a clearer understanding and,appreciation of the scientific concepts and,fundamental biological principles evident,throughout the natural world. Students are,challenged to emulate, experiment, and innovate,through studio practice.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: