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IAP Term 2023

Course Instructor: Cat Arase, carase@mit.edu 

Meeting times: M-F 6-8pm & 8-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm

Prerequisites: None! No experience making is required

Credit: This class is not for credit and there will be no grading

I have found that there are many people who want to make things, but struggle to go from making small trinkets to larger scale projects that look finished, especially when those projects aim to integrate multiple components or processes. Inspired by Lauren Platt’s (MIT MechE 22’) LED Lottso sign, I intend to create a class that takes beginners through the process of planning out a project, testing their design, and manufacturing a final version. This project will introduce students to multiple tools, such as illustrator, CAM, the CNC router, and basic soldering. The class is going to focus on the design process and how you can get from an idea to a finished product. 

I hope to take 6-8 students in this class and will run two sessions (in the same week). The class will last one week of IAP, and I intend to leave extra time on Saturday and Sunday for extra time in case anyone needs more time to finish. Metropolis has agreed to let me run the class, but I would like to take away any financial barriers for students who would like to join. I intend to buy all the materials beforehand except the LED light strips as I will have students pick out their colors on the first day of class. Students will be allowed 1.5 colors and will share some of these supplies. 

Photos & project inspiration courtesy of Lauren Platt

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