===== Weekly Schedule – Fall Semester 2019 =====


==== General course structure/schedule of meetings/list of discussion topics ====

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^**Week**   ^   ^**Theme**   ^****<font inherit/inherit;;#ffffff;;#e74c3c>Homework due to the day</font>\\ Felix will adjust timing for homework (due to…) depending on how fast/slow we progress during the semester. Please be aware that timings might change.  |
|Week 1  |[[:mm19_aug-27|TUE, Aug-27-19]]  |**Intro to the course**   |Get the course books from NYUAD bookstore.  |
|        |[[:mm19_aug-29|THU, Aug-29-19]]  |**Lecture on Project/Time Management**  |Find articles featuring //novel// technology, tech art, innovative tools, etc. (Those will be used in your Essay.)  |
|Week 2  |[[:mm19_sep-01|SUN, Sep-01-19]]  |Students' presentation of Gantt Chart, **Drawing Session** (scribble techniques, perspectives)  |[[:homework_gant_chart|Gantt Chart]] |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-03|TUE, Sep-03-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  | |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-05|THU, Sep-05-19]]  |Presentation of 3 ideas   |1.[[:essay1_mm18|Homework: Essay]], 2.[[:3_machine_ideas|Have created poster with 3 "handtool ideas"]] |
|Week 3  |[[:mm19_sep-08|SUN, Sep-08-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**  |Create a mood board, and an improved conceptual drawing of your chosen handtool |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-10|TUE, Sep-10-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion   | |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-12|THU, Sep-12-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**, Lecture: 20 Tips for Giving a Presentation  |  |
|Week 4  |[[:mm19_sep-15|SUN, Sep-15-19]]  |**Lab Workshop: Introduction using a laser cutter**   |  |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-17|TUE, Sep-17-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  |  |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-19|THU, Sep-19-19]]  |Students' presentation of 'Reuleaux Prototypes'  |Essay (rewrite), '[[:reuleaux_prototype|Reuleaux Prototype]]' |
|Week 5  |[[:mm19_sep-22|SUN, Sep-22-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**   |  |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-24|TUE, Sep-24-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  |   |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-26|THU, Sep-26-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion  | |
|        |[[:mm19_sep-28|SAT, Sep-28-19]]  |**Workshop: Generative Design** (with Michael Schmitz)  |Reading: //Universal Principles of Design// (have read full book!) |
|Week 6  |[[:mm19_sep-29|SUN, Sep-29-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**, Artist Talk: [[https://interaktivegestaltung.net|Michael Schnmitz]]  |Build a cardboard prototype of your handtool  |
|        |[[:mm19_oct-01|TUE, Oct-01-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  |Have watched //Metropolis//   |
|        |[[:mm19_oct-03|THU, Oct-03-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion  | |
|Week 7  |[[:mm19_oct-06|SUN, Oct-06-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**, (and watching //Metalhead//, Black Mirror, 2018)   |Second iteration of cardboard prototype: create a new and better version implementing the group's feedback.  |
|        |[[:mm19_oct-08|TUE, Oct-08-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  |Have watched //Ex Machina// and //Blade Runner// |
|        |[[:mm19_oct-10|THU, Oct-10-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion  | |
|Week 8  |[[:mm19_oct-13|SUN, Oct-13-19]]  |//Reading Day//   |   |

Fall Break: Oct 18–21

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|        |[[:mm19_oct-22|TUE, Oct-22-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**  |Build a semi-functional prototype of your handtool   |
|        |[[:mm19_oct-24|THU, Oct-24-19]]  |Artist Talk: [[http://dov-ganchrow.com/projects/man-made/|Dov Ganchrow]]  | |
|      =>|[[:mm19_oct-26|SAT, Oct-26-19]]  |**M&M Fieldtrip I.**  |[[:finding_stones|Collect 3 stones]] |
|Week 9  |[[:mm19_oct-27|SUN, Oct-27-19]]  |**Workshop with Dov Ganchrow**   |Project Report 1  |
|        |[[:mm19_oct-29|TUE, Oct-29-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  | |
|        |[[:mm19_oct-31|THU, Oct-31-19]]  |//Working Day//   |  |
|Week 10 |[[:mm19_nov-03|SUN, Nov-03-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**, Guest talk [[https://www.aud.edu/aud-school/school-of-architecture-art-design/faculty-and-staff/michael-rice/|Michael Rice (AUD)]]   |Project Report 2   |
|        |[[:mm19_nov-05|TUE, Nov-05-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion   | |
|        |[[:mm19_nov-07|THU, Nov-07-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion   | |
|Week 11 |[[:mm19_nov-10|SUN, Nov-10-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**  |Project Report 3  |
|        |[[:mm19_nov-12|TUE, Nov-12-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  | |
|        |[[:mm19_nov-14|THU, Nov-14-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion | |
|      =>|[[:mm19_nov-15-16|FRI, Nov-15-19]]  |**M&M Fieldtrip II.**  |Reading: What Technology Wants (ch. 2,3,5), [[:finding_sticks|Collect 3 wooden sticks]] |
|      =>|[[:mm19_nov-15-16|SAT, Nov-16-19]]  |**M&M Fieldtrip II.**  | |
|Week 12 |[[:mm19_nov-17|SUN, Nov-17-19]]  |//Working Day//  ||
|        |[[:mm19_nov-19|TUE, Nov-19-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion  | |
|        |[[:mm19_nov-21|THU, Nov-21-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion  | |
|Week 13 |[[:mm19_nov-24|SUN, Nov-24-19]]  |**Project Colloquium**  |Project Report 4, Reading: What Technology Wants (ch. 8)   |
|        |[[:mm19_nov-26|TUE, Nov-26-19]]  |//Working Day//  | |
|        |[[:mm19_nov-28|THU, Nov-28-19]]  |//Working Day//  | |
|Week 14 |[[:mm19_dec-05|THU, Dec-05-19]]  |[[:mm19_essay1|Essay presentation]], class discussion  |[[manus_machina_2019#assessment|Artistic Statement]] (find example [[http://www.hardmood.info/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=uvf_artistic_statement_writing_guide_scan.pdf|here]]), Reading: What Technology Wants (ch. 11) |
|        |[[:mm19_dec-08|SUN, Dec-08-19]]  |[[:mm19_case-studies|Case-study presentations]], class discussion, **Project Colloquium** ⇒ Finalising Prototype in EDS/Advanced Manufacturing Workshop/Plastic Lab  |Project Report 5 |
|        |[[:mm19_dec-10|TUE, Dec-10-19]]  |**Project Colloquium** ⇒ Finalising Prototype in EDS/Advanced Manufacturing Workshop/Plastic Lab  | |
|        |[[:mm19_dec-12|THU, Dec-12-19]]  |Setup of exhibition  |Having printed the final exhibition poster ([[http://www.felix-beck.de/nyuad/download/layout_for_exhibition_poster.pdf|see PDF]]), Final prototype has to be in a presentable state for the exhibition. |
|        | |**<font inherit/inherit;;#ffffff;;#e74c3c>Exhibition Opening</font>** |<font inherit/inherit;;#ffffff;;#e74c3c>**Exhibition Opening at 7pm !**</font>|

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