Ontario College of Art & Design

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GDES 3B16
Wearable Technology 1
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Wearable Technology is a contemporary collision between art, craft, industrial design and constantly advancing technological possibilities. Central to the course is the practical exploration of applications of new technology to clothing, dermal and sub dermal body modification and adornment. The course will cross reference human need and interaction principles with these new possibilities. Wearable Technology 1 focuses on the body and interface, utilizing design process and creative strategies combined with a hands-on approach to experimentation, modeling and experience prototyping.
Notes: There is a consumables fee attached to this course.
This course is open to Art and Design students. (Art students - please contact the Design office for access.)
Course was last updated June 20, 2009 - 8:51 PM