Adapting Everyday Items (IMNU-UT 248)

COURSE INFORMATION

IMNY-UT 248/ 2 Credits
Interactive Media Arts / Tisch School of the Arts

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

For individuals with disabilities, custom adaptations can be critical for a myriad of activities, including work, play, daily living, and actively participating with family and community. Recent advancements in affordable DIY technologies have created opportunities for individuals and communities to build, modify, and adapt countless everyday items. This course examines accessibility and barriers to inclusion, the field of custom adaptations, and the open source and maker communities working together to deliver affordable solutions. Students will develop weekly prototypes as well as a final project.