Rube Goldberg Device due May 14

Rube Goldberg was an American cartoonist best known for his illustrations depicting machines he designed to complete simple tasks in overly complicated and humorous ways. His cartoons have inspired millions of projects.













Your final assignment is to create a sculpture inspired by Rube Goldberg that completes a simple task in at least 5 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 use of materials.No fire.

April 30 Bring detailed sketches and all materials to class for a work day.
May 7 Work in class.
May 14 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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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

Sound Suit Wearable Sculpture

This is a big project. You will have Spring Break to get started, and then two in-class work days. It will count for 2 grades (one for your project critique and one for being prepared & working in class). For this project, make a wearable sculpture that covers your whole body. Look at the Soundsuits for inspiration, but make the idea your own. Try to incorporate sound into your project. We will have a parade for the critique, so make sure you can see.  

Get to know sculptor Nick Cave from Chicago, and his Soundsuit series. Don't confuse the sculptor with the musician with the same name.

Schedule
Spring Break: Look at lots of pictures, videos, and articles about Nick Cave's Soundsuits. Get to know them really well. Make sketches for your wearable sculpture.
Homework due April 9: Collect materials, and experiment with materials.
Apirl 9: First in-class work day. Come with your materials, ideas, any special tools you'll need, and your experiments. Being prepared and working in class count toward your grade.
Homework for April 12: Work on your sculpture outside of class. This will count towards your grade.
April 16: 2nd in-class work day.
April 23: Critique