Your assignment is to create a sculpture inspired by Rube Goldberg that completes a simple task in at least 7 complicated steps. The task and materials you use are up to you. This is an art project not a science experiment, each step should demonstrate a thoughtful and playful use of materials. No fire.
You will receive two grades for this project, one for preparedness (including planning drawing and working in class) and one for your final project. You will be evaluated on the following criteria: functionality (does it work), inventiveness, creative use of materials, planning (drawing), and preparedness. You will have a month to make this project, and it should look like you spent a month on it.
March 4 Bring a detailed drawing and all materials to class for a work day.
March 11 Work in class.
March 18 Spring Break-complete project at home
March 25 Final critique will be a demonstration of your working project. The classroom will be open during lunch for you to set up.
This chain reaction sculpture/video is called The Way Things Go and was made by Swiss artists Fischli and Weiss.
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Pee Wee Herman's Breakfast Machine
Myth Busters Christmas Machine
Honda Commercial
OK Go Music Video
Japanese Rube Goldberg TV Gameshow
More Rube Goldberg devices
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=rube+goldberg&aq=f
Last Year's projects
http://newworldsculpture9.blogspot.com/2009/04/rube-goldberg-devices.html
