Creative Electronics IA-0235

This course will familiarize the student with some of the basic creative applications of electronics. We will cover the fundamentals of electronic design as well as examine and modify common electronic devices. This approach encourages an understanding of electronics through both hands on experience and technical knowledge, with a strong emphasis on building projects. Students are encouraged to look to pre-existing devices for artistic materials, and build what is necessary from scratch. This will be a project-based course; the majority of class time will be spent experimenting and building. Prior experience with electronics is not required, but the student should be comfortable using basic hand tools. Each student will be supplied with a course kit which will include all the necessary tools as well as a variety of common and useful electrical components. This course satisfies Division I distribution requirements. EXP, PRJ, PRS. Lab fee: $80.